Golden Crest DE5353 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F6CA69, LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Warm Gold from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F6CA69 · DE5353
Golden Crest
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Golden Crest Technical Profile
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Golden Crest in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Golden Crest 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 Crest
Nearly identical
PPGWarm Gold
Warm Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Firefly
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Golden Plumeria
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sweet Lemon
Valspar
Nearly identical
Honeybee Yellow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Wild Bamboo
Behr
Nearly identical
Burnished Sun
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bright Halo
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lemonette
Kilz
Very similar
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Crest
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Crest
#F6CA69
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BBCF63
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Crest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden Crest 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 Crest.
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 Crest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Crest have?
Golden Crest 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 Crest in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Crest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Crest are Warm Gold by PPG (a near-identical match), Sol De Yucatan by PPG (a near-identical match), Firefly by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Golden Crest'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 Crest?
Golden Crest has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Golden Crest's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.