Golden Lock DEA121 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F5BC1D, estimated LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cha Cha from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #F5BC1D · DEA121
Golden Lock
56%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Golden Lock Technical Profile
HEX Code#F5BC1D
RGB245, 188, 29
Estimated LRV55.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Golden Lock
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Lock
#F5BC1D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7D161
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Lock
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden Lock 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 Lock — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Lock have?
Golden Lock 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 Lock from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Lock are Cha Cha by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Devonshire by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Bling Bling by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Golden Lock'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 Lock?
Golden Lock has a estimated lightness value of 55.5, 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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