Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Golden Slumber |
| SKU | DE5335 |
| Hex | #B98841 |
| RGB | 185, 136, 65 |
| HSL | 36°, 48%, 49% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Dunn-Edwards Golden Slumber
Golden Slumber sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Golden Slumber is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
12 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Golden Slumber within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B98841 in HSL space. Pair Golden Slumber with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Dunn-Edwards Golden Slumber Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Golden Slumber from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DE5335 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Golden Slumber
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Golden Slumber is Monarch Gold (SW 2920) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Monarch Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Golden Slumber
At Behr, the closest color to Golden Slumber is Lion Mane (320D-6) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lion Mane swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Golden Slumber
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Turmeric (2160-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Slumber without repainting risk. See the full Turmeric swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Golden Slumber
At Valspar, the closest color to Golden Slumber is Corduroy (3007-5A) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.5 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Corduroy swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Golden Slumber
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Golden Slumber is Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gothic Gold swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Golden Slumber
At Glidden, the closest color to Golden Slumber is Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gothic Gold swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Golden Slumber
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Golden Slumber is Bourbon Street (318-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bourbon Street swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Golden Slumber
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Golden Slumber. The nearest is French Mustard (HGSW 2141) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Mustard swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Golden Slumber
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Golden Slumber is Millionaire (0907). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Millionaire and you'll get the same color. See the full Millionaire swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Golden Slumber
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Millionaire (0907), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Slumber without repainting risk. See the full Millionaire swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Golden Slumber
Rodda has no exact twin of Golden Slumber. The nearest is Bronzite (R053) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bronzite swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Golden Slumber
Kompozit's nearest match is Millionaire (0907), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Slumber without repainting risk. See the full Millionaire swatch →