Goldenrod DEA120 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FDCB18, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #FDCB18 · DEA120
Goldenrod
64%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Goldenrod Technical Profile
HEX Code#FDCB18
RGB253, 203, 24
Estimated LRV63.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Confident Yellow
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#FECB01
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Lemon Grove
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#FECB01
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Golden Ray
Vista Paint
#FFCC00
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Abstracta
Benjamin Moore
#FFCB26
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Bright Star
Behr
#FFCF22
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Golden Delight
Valspar
#FECA2A
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Peeps
Hirshfield's
#FFCF38
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Rise-n-shine
PPG
#FFC632
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#FECA43
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#FAD201
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Colors That Work With Goldenrod
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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
Digital 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
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Goldenrod — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Goldenrod have?
Goldenrod by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Goldenrod from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Goldenrod are Confident Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Lemon Grove by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Golden Ray by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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