Golden Appeal DE5382 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E6BE59, LRV 54 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mustard Glaze from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E6BE59 · DE5382
Golden Appeal
54%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Golden Appeal Technical Profile
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Golden Appeal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Golden Appeal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsGolden Appeal
Nearly identical
ValsparMustard Glaze
Mustard Glaze
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wheat Stalk
PPG
Nearly identical
Lemon Surprise
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
I’m a Local
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Quilt Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Quilted Gold
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Firefly
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Wild Bamboo
Behr
Very similar
Equator
Kilz
Very similar
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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 sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Golden Appeal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Appeal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Appeal are Mustard Glaze by Valspar (a near-identical match), Wheat Stalk by PPG (a near-identical match), Lemon Surprise by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Golden Appeal'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 Golden Appeal?
Golden Appeal has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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