Mission Gold DET685 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B78D61, LRV 30 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Corner Café from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B78D61 · DET685
Mission Gold
30%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Mission Gold Technical Profile
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Mission Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mission 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-EdwardsMission Gold
Nearly identical
ValsparCorner Café
Corner Café
Valspar
Nearly identical
Maple Syrup
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Apple Crisp
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bisqued Neutral
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Apple Crisp
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Almond Roca
Behr
Nearly identical
Caramel Kiss
PPG
Nearly identical
Tatami Tan
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Golden Sunrise
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mission Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mission Gold
#B78D61
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFB082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mission Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mission 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 Mission 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.
Mission Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mission Gold have?
Mission Gold by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) 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 Mission Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mission Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mission Gold are Corner Café by Valspar (a near-identical match), Maple Syrup by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Apple Crisp by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mission 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 Mission Gold?
Mission Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mission Gold's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.