Ref. #E6BE59 · DE5382
Golden Appeal
54%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Golden Appeal Technical Profile
What color is Golden Appeal? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #E6BE59. Colors similar to Golden Appeal include Valspar Mustard Glaze, Hirshfield's Lemon Surprise, Vista Paint I'm a Local. Golden Appeal has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 54, Golden Appeal sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Golden Appeal
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Appeal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Appeal
#E6BE59
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3C66C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Appeal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden Appeal 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 Golden Appeal.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Golden Appeal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Appeal have?
Golden Appeal by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Golden Appeal from other brands?
The closest matches are Mustard Glaze by Valspar (#E4BB53), Lemon Surprise by Hirshfield's (#E1BC5C), I'm a Local by Vista Paint (#EBBF5A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Golden Appeal?
Golden Appeal has an LRV of 54.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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