Heart of Gold DET656 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #9D7F4C, estimated LRV 23 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wooden Swing from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #9D7F4C · DET656
Heart of Gold
23%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Heart of Gold Technical Profile
HEX Code#9D7F4C
RGB157, 127, 76
Estimated LRV22.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Heart of Gold
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Heart of Gold
#9D7F4C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FA676
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Heart of Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Heart of Gold 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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Heart of Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Heart of Gold have?
Heart of Gold by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown 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 Heart of Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Heart of Gold are Wooden Swing by Behr (a close digital match), Temple Tile by Behr (a close digital match), Hazel by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Heart of Gold'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 Heart of Gold?
Heart of Gold has a estimated lightness value of 22.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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