Golden Lock DEA121 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F5BC1D, 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.
Ref. #F5BC1D · DEA121
Golden Lock
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Golden Lock in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Golden Lock 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 Lock
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCha Cha
Cha Cha
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bling Bling
Behr
Nearly identical
Illuminate Me
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ducky Yellow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sunflower
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Look at the Bright Side
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Rise-n-shine
PPG
Very similar
Cheerful
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Extrovert
Kilz
Very similar
Aspire .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Signal Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Lock
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Golden Lock.
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 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Golden Lock in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Lock from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Lock are Cha Cha by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Devonshire by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Bling Bling by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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