Ref. #F7E5A9 · DE5429
Gold Sand
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gold Sand Technical Profile
What color is Gold Sand? It's a light warm yellow with the hex code #F7E5A9. Colors similar to Gold Sand include Benjamin Moore Hawthorne Yellow, Behr Song Of Summer, Hirshfield's Lemon Filling. Gold Sand has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 79, Gold Sand reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Gold Sand reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Gold Sand
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Hawthorne Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Song Of Summer
Behr
Nearly identical
Lemon Filling
Hirshfield's
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
Palomino Mane
MPC
Nearly identical
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
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Gold Sand.
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 Sand — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gold Sand have?
Gold Sand by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Gold Sand from other brands?
The closest matches are Hawthorne Yellow by Benjamin Moore (#F6E2A5), Song Of Summer by Behr (#FBE9AC), Lemon Filling by Hirshfield's (#F9E4A6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Gold Sand?
Gold Sand has an LRV of 78.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
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.