Golden Wash DE5401 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFFEC6, LRV 96 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Natural Light from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFFEC6 · DE5401
Golden Wash
96%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Golden Wash Technical Profile
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Golden Wash in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Golden Wash 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 Wash
Nearly identical
BehrNatural Light
Natural Light
Behr
Nearly identical
Lemon Glow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Yellow Blitz
Vista Paint
Very similar
Yellow Blitz
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Gin Fizz
PPG
Very similar
Limescent
Valspar
Very similar
Mini Green
Kilz
Very similar
Aspire .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Spring Onion
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Springtime
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Wash
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Wash
#FFFEC6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9BD65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Wash
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden Wash 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 Wash.
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 Wash — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Wash have?
Golden Wash by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) 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 Wash in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Wash from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Wash are Natural Light by Behr (a near-identical match), Candlelight Yellow by Behr (a near-identical match), Twinkle by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Golden Wash'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 Wash?
Golden Wash has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 96.2, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Golden Wash's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.