Golden Rays DE5423 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F6DA74, LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tons of Sun from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F6DA74 · DE5423
Golden Rays
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Golden Rays Technical Profile
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Golden Rays in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Golden Rays 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 Rays
Nearly identical
Vista PaintTons of Sun
Tons of Sun
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pineapple Mousse
Valspar
Nearly identical
Forsythia Blossom
PPG
Nearly identical
Surfboard Yellow
Behr
Nearly identical
Inner Glow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Broadway Lights
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Daffodil
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Twined
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Glory Yellow
Kilz
Very similar
Aspire .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Ivory
RAL
Visible difference
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Rays
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Rays
#F6DA74
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0CF63
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Rays
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden Rays 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 Rays.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Golden Rays — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Rays have?
Golden Rays 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 Rays in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Rays from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Rays are Tons of Sun by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pineapple Mousse by Valspar (a near-identical match), Forsythia Blossom by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Golden Rays'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 Rays?
Golden Rays has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.0, 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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