Highlight Gold DEC731 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #DFC16D, LRV 55 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tropical Siesta from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DFC16D · DEC731
Highlight Gold
55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Highlight Gold Technical Profile
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Highlight Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Highlight 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-EdwardsHighlight Gold
Nearly identical
PPGTropical Siesta
Tropical Siesta
PPG
Nearly identical
California Hills
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
The Outback
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Swiftly Green
Valspar
Very similar
Summer Field
Behr
Very similar
Bright Idea
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Quilt Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Quilted Gold
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Tangy Flavor
Kilz
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Aspire .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Highlight Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Highlight Gold
#DFC16D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEC072
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Highlight Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Highlight 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 Highlight 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.
Highlight Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Highlight Gold have?
Highlight Gold by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Highlight Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Highlight Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Highlight Gold are Tropical Siesta by PPG (a near-identical match), California Hills by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Showtime by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Highlight 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 Highlight Gold?
Highlight Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.9, 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 Highlight Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.