Ref. #F9BB59 · DE5291
Marigold
56%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Marigold Technical Profile
What color is Marigold? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #F9BB59. Colors similar to Marigold include Benjamin Moore Corn Husk, Valspar Golden Moon, Benjamin Moore Sunflower Fields. Marigold has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 56, Marigold sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 Marigold
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Corn Husk
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Golden Moon
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mango Margarita
PPG
Nearly identical
Butterfield
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gold's Great Touch
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Liquid Gold
Behr
Nearly identical
Gold's Great Touch
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Halo Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Marigold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Marigold
#F9BB59
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C5D260
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Marigold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Marigold 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 Marigold.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Marigold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Marigold have?
Marigold by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Marigold from other brands?
The closest matches are Corn Husk by Benjamin Moore (#F8BD58), Golden Moon by Valspar (#F5B651), Sunflower Fields by Benjamin Moore (#F6B650). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Marigold?
Marigold has an LRV of 56.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Marigold's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.