Gold Gleam DE5452 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #CFB352, LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pirate Gold from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CFB352 · DE5452
Gold Gleam
46%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gold Gleam Technical Profile
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Gold Gleam in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gold Gleam in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsGold Gleam
Nearly identical
PPGPirate Gold
Pirate Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Beeswax .05
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Slip into Sunset
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dried Chamomile
Behr
Very similar
Hollywood Gold
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Bright Idea
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Spring Moss
Valspar
Very similar
Hep Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Hidden Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lemon Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Summer Chartreuse
Kilz
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gold Gleam
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gold Gleam
#CFB352
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9BC76
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Gold Gleam
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gold Gleam Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Gold Gleam.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gold Gleam — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gold Gleam have?
Gold Gleam by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gold Gleam in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gold Gleam from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gold Gleam are Pirate Gold by PPG (a near-identical match), Beeswax .05 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Slip into Sunset by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gold Gleam'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 Gold Gleam?
Gold Gleam has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Gold Gleam's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.