Golden Gate DEC739 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D9C09C, LRV 55 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Barclay Beige from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D9C09C · DEC739
Golden Gate
55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Golden Gate in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Golden Gate 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 Gate
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyBarclay Beige
Barclay Beige
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Soft Wheat
Behr
Nearly identical
Turbo Tan
Valspar
Nearly identical
Birch Beige
PPG
Nearly identical
Sepia Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Star of the Garden
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
October Harvest
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Toasted Pine Nut
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cord
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Lion Cub
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Gate
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Gate
#D9C09C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFB47E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Gate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden Gate 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 Gate.
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 Gate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Gate have?
Golden Gate 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 Gate in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Gate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Gate are Barclay Beige by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Sweet Parsnip by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Soft Wheat by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Golden Gate'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 Gate?
Golden Gate has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.9, 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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Why Golden Gate's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.