Golden Retriever DE5318 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F7C66B, LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Xanthous from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F7C66B · DE5318
Golden Retriever
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Golden Retriever Technical Profile
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Golden Retriever in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Golden Retriever 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 Retriever
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyXanthous
Xanthous
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Semolina
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
June Day
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Maple Taffy
Valspar
Nearly identical
Yukon Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Daffodil
Behr
Nearly identical
Sassy Yellow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sassy Yellow
Vista Paint
Very similar
Halo Gold
Kilz
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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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 sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Golden Retriever in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Retriever from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Retriever are Xanthous by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Semolina by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), June Day by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Golden Retriever'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 Retriever?
Golden Retriever has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.2, 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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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.