Gold Sand DE5429 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F7E5A9, LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hawthorne Yellow from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F7E5A9 · DE5429
Gold Sand
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gold Sand Technical Profile
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Gold Sand in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gold Sand 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 Sand
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreHawthorne Yellow
Hawthorne Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Song Of Summer
Behr
Nearly identical
Lemon Filling
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pineapple Breeze
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Butterfly Bush
PPG
Nearly identical
Optimistic Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sea Oats
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Kelsey's Curls
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Aspire .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cream Gold
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gold Sand
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gold Sand
#F7E5A9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0CC66
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gold Sand
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gold Sand 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
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Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gold Sand — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gold Sand have?
Gold Sand 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 Sand in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gold Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gold Sand are Hawthorne Yellow by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Song Of Summer by Behr (a near-identical match), Lemon Filling by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gold Sand'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 Sand?
Gold Sand has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 78.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gold Sand's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.