Welcoming Yellow 113-5DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #EFB45E, LRV 52 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pan for Gold from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFB45E · 113-5DB
Welcoming Yellow
52%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Welcoming Yellow Technical Profile
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Welcoming Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Welcoming Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyWelcoming Yellow
Nearly identical
Benjamin MoorePan for Gold
Pan for Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Afternoon Tea
Valspar
Nearly identical
Kernel
Behr
Nearly identical
Antique Brass
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Olden Amber
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Oro De Maya
PPG
Very similar
Equator
Kilz
Very similar
Lemon Poppy
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lemon Poppy
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Welcoming Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Welcoming Yellow
#EFB45E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C2CB67
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Welcoming Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Welcoming Yellow 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 Welcoming Yellow.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Welcoming Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Welcoming Yellow have?
Welcoming Yellow 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 Welcoming Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Welcoming Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Welcoming Yellow are Pan for Gold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Afternoon Tea by Valspar (a near-identical match), Kernel by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Welcoming Yellow'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 Welcoming Yellow?
Welcoming Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.8, 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 Welcoming Yellow's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.