Goldenrod DEA120 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FDCB18, LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Confident Yellow from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FDCB18 · DEA120
Goldenrod
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Goldenrod Technical Profile
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Goldenrod in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Goldenrod in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsGoldenrod
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsConfident Yellow
Confident Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Lemon Grove
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Golden Ray
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Abstracta
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bright Star
Behr
Nearly identical
Golden Delight
Valspar
Nearly identical
Peeps
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Rise-n-shine
PPG
Very similar
Extrovert
Kilz
Very similar
Traffic Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Goldenrod
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Goldenrod
#FDCB18
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3D55D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Goldenrod
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Goldenrod 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 Goldenrod.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Goldenrod — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Goldenrod have?
Goldenrod 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 Goldenrod in your own space before committing.
What colors match Goldenrod from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Goldenrod are Confident Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Lemon Grove by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Golden Ray by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Goldenrod'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 Goldenrod?
Goldenrod has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.7, 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 Goldenrod's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.