Pirate's Gold DEA168 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B08F42, LRV 29 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Golden Chalice from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B08F42 · DEA168
Pirate's Gold
29%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pirate's Gold Technical Profile
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Pirate's Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pirate's 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-EdwardsPirate's Gold
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGolden Chalice
Golden Chalice
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Beeswax .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Corduroy
Valspar
Very similar
Spiced Mustard
Behr
Very similar
Gold Strike
Vista Paint
Very similar
Gable Green
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Obsession
PPG
Very similar
Different Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Plank Road
Dutch Boy
Very similar
October Leaf
Kilz
Very similar
Honey Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pirate's Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pirate's Gold
#B08F42
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4B075
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pirate's Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pirate's 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 Pirate's Gold.
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Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pirate's Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pirate's Gold have?
Pirate's Gold by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Pirate's Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pirate's Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pirate's Gold are Golden Chalice by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Beeswax .06 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Grain .07 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pirate's 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 Pirate's Gold?
Pirate's Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.3, 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 Pirate's Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.