Marigold DE5291 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F9BB59, LRV 56 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Raw Honey from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F9BB59 · DE5291
Marigold
56%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Marigold Technical Profile
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Marigold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Marigold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsMarigold
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyRaw Honey
Raw Honey
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
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
Aspire .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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 sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Marigold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Marigold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Marigold are Raw Honey by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Corn Husk by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Golden Moon by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Marigold'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 Marigold?
Marigold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.4, 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 Marigold's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.