Gilded DE5418 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F4DB4F, estimated LRV 71 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is St Elmos Fire from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #F4DB4F · DE5418
Gilded
71%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Gilded Technical Profile
HEX Code#F4DB4F
RGB244, 219, 79
Estimated LRV70.5
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Gilded
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gilded
#F4DB4F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9CF63
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gilded
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gilded Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Gilded — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gilded have?
Gilded by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Gilded from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gilded are St Elmos Fire by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Dilly Dally by PPG (a close digital match), Solar Energy by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Gilded's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Gilded?
Gilded has a estimated lightness value of 70.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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