Ref. #F7C66B · DE5318
Golden Retriever
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Golden Retriever Technical Profile
What color is Golden Retriever? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #F7C66B. Colors similar to Golden Retriever include Benjamin Moore Semolina, Sherwin-Williams June Day, Valspar Maple Taffy. Golden Retriever has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 61, Golden Retriever sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Golden Retriever
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Retriever
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Retriever
#F7C66B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BFD062
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Retriever
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden Retriever 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 Retriever.
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 Retriever — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Retriever have?
Golden Retriever by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Golden Retriever from other brands?
The closest matches are Semolina by Benjamin Moore (#F5C46C), June Day by Sherwin-Williams (#F6C973), Maple Taffy by Valspar (#FECA6D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Golden Retriever?
Golden Retriever has an LRV of 61.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Golden Retriever's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.