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Golden Nectar

72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Golden Nectar DE5347 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFDA68, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Yellow Rain Coat from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Golden Nectar Technical Profile

HEX Code#FFDA68
RGB255, 218, 104
LRV72.4
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Golden Nectar in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Golden Nectar 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 Nectar
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreYellow Rain Coat

Yellow Rain Coat

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Mariposa

PPG

Nearly identical

Wildflower Honey

Behr

Nearly identical

Lemon Twist

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Summer'S Sun

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Golden Haze

Valspar

Nearly identical

Bright Fires

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Glitter Yellow

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Wake Up

Kilz

Very similar

Saffron Yellow

RAL

Very similar

Aspire .04

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Babouche

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Golden Nectar

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Golden Nectar

#FFDA68

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B7D65C

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Golden Nectar

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Golden Nectar

Complement

Larkspur Bouquet

Golden Nectar Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

White Crest

Accent

Bay Leaf

Pop

Flame

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Kemp Kelly

Pop

Bellflower

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

English River

Pop

Beautiful Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Golden Nectar.

Golden Rays

Dunn-Edwards · DE5423

#F6DA74

Golden Glitter

Dunn-Edwards · DE5410

#FBE573

Yuma Gold

Dunn-Edwards · DE5305

#FFD678

Summer Daffodil

Dunn-Edwards · DE5312

#FFE078

Banana Peel

Dunn-Edwards · DE5340

#FFE774

Fuzzy Duckling

Dunn-Edwards · DE5396

#FFEA70

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

White Wing

Kilz · LJ260

#F4F3EE

Muslin White

PPG · 82YY 85/038

#F1EFE7

Daylilly Yellow

Vista Paint · 0859

#F9EFD0

Lemon Appeal

Vista Paint · 0798

#EEE2AC

Burwell Green

Benjamin Moore · CW-445

#C2B98D

China White

Benjamin Moore · PM-20

#E7E4D9

Golden Nectar — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Golden Nectar have?
Golden Nectar by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Golden Nectar in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Nectar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Nectar are Yellow Rain Coat by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Amarillo by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Mariposa by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Golden Nectar'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 Nectar?
Golden Nectar has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.

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