Sunlit Gold 218-4DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #EEC25F, LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Overjoy from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EEC25F · 218-4DB
Sunlit Gold
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sunlit Gold Technical Profile
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Sunlit Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sunlit Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoySunlit Gold
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsOverjoy
Overjoy
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
I'm a Local
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
I’m a Local
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Firefly
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Warm Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Golden Appeal
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wild Bamboo
Behr
Nearly identical
Sweet Lemon
Valspar
Nearly identical
Equator
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sunlit Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sunlit Gold
#EEC25F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7CA68
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sunlit Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sunlit 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Sunlit Gold.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sunlit Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sunlit Gold have?
Sunlit Gold by Dutch Boy has a neutral 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 Sunlit Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sunlit Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sunlit Gold are Overjoy by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), I'm a Local by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), I’m a Local by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sunlit 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 Sunlit Gold?
Sunlit Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.6, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sunlit Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.