Heart of Gold DET656 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #9D7F4C, 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.
Ref. #9D7F4C · DET656
Heart of Gold
23%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Heart of Gold Technical Profile
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Heart of Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Heart of Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsHeart of Gold
Nearly identical
BehrWooden Swing
Wooden Swing
Behr
Nearly identical
Olivetone
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Tattle Tan
PPG
Very similar
Gold Estate
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Stand of Reeds
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Grandiose
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Gold Estate
Vista Paint
Very similar
Grecian Olive
Valspar
Very similar
Apple Butter
Kilz
Very similar
Grain .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Green Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Heart of Gold
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Heart of Gold.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Heart of Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Heart of Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Heart of Gold are Wooden Swing by Behr (a near-identical match), Temple Tile by Behr (a near-identical match), Hazel by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Heart of Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.