Golden Appeal DE5382 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E6BE59, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #E6BE59 · DE5382
Golden Appeal
54%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Golden Appeal Technical Profile
HEX Code#E6BE59
RGB230, 190, 89
Estimated LRV54.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Golden Appeal
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Golden Appeal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Appeal are Mustard Glaze by Valspar (a close digital match), Wheat Stalk by PPG (a close digital match), Lemon Surprise by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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