Ref. #A17135 · DEA165
Hearth Gold
20%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Hearth Gold Technical Profile
What color is Hearth Gold? It's a deep warm orange with the hex code #A17135. Colors similar to Hearth Gold include Sherwin-Williams Gallant Gold, Vista Paint Golden Mist, Benjamin Moore Camel. Hearth Gold has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 20, Hearth Gold creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Hearth Gold
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hearth Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hearth Gold
#A17135
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AA5F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hearth Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hearth 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 Hearth Gold.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hearth Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hearth Gold have?
Hearth Gold by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Hearth Gold from other brands?
The closest matches are Gallant Gold by Sherwin-Williams (#A4763C), Golden Mist by Vista Paint (#9B733C), Camel by Benjamin Moore (#A6773F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Hearth Gold?
Hearth Gold has an LRV of 19.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Hearth Gold's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.