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Ref. #F9AC34 · 112-5DB

Golden Fish

50%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Golden Fish 112-5DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #F9AC34, LRV 50 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Glorious Gold from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Golden Fish Technical Profile

HEX Code#F9AC34
RGB249, 172, 52
LRV49.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandDutch Boy

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Golden Fish in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Golden Fish in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dutch BoyGolden Fish
Nearly identical
BehrGlorious Gold

Glorious Gold

Behr

Nearly identical

Ripe Pumpkin

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Pieces of Eight

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Pieces of Eight

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Morning Sunrise

Valspar

Nearly identical

Gusto Gold

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Mandarin Orange

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Aloha

Kilz

Very similar

Dahlia Yellow

RAL

Very similar

Marigold Petals

PPG

Very similar

Aspire .06

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Colors That Work With Golden Fish

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Golden Fish

#F9AC34

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#C6D35F

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Golden Fish

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Golden Fish

Complement

Brilliant Blue

Golden Fish Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Rosebud Pink

Trim

Super White

Accent

Olive Moss

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Frosted Holiday

Trim

Super White

Accent

Mulligan

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Misted Green

Trim

Super White

Accent

Viridian

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dutch Boy Colors

Other Dutch Boy colors close to Golden Fish.

Encore Orange

Dutch Boy · 212-6DB

#F2AF46

Ambered Honey

Dutch Boy · 113-7DB

#F8AC1D

Honeyed

Dutch Boy · 115-6DB

#EAAE47

Sun Filled Day

Dutch Boy · 110-5DB

#F59D48

Marigold Glow

Dutch Boy · 111-6DB

#F79D4A

Autumn Hue

Dutch Boy · 212-7DB

#E39A33

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Blushing Bride

Dunn-Edwards · DE6093

#EEDAD1

Pink Ground

Farrow & Ball · 202

#EFD6C7

Magnolia Bloom

Vista Paint · 7939

#F9F0DA

Nosegay

PPG · 1069-1

#EFDBCD

Orange Ice

Behr · 270A-2

#FFDBC6

Maple Granola

PPG · 16-25

#E8CBB4

Golden Fish — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Golden Fish have?
Golden Fish by Dutch Boy 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 Golden Fish in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Fish from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Fish are Glorious Gold by Behr (a near-identical match), Ripe Pumpkin by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Pieces of Eight by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Golden Fish'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 Golden Fish?
Golden Fish has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.9, 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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