Gold by Dulux is a mid-tone warm yellow. Hex: #FFCD00. RGB: 255, 205, 0. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is BS 4800 Canary Yellow (ΔE 2.5, “near-identical”). Other close alternatives include RAL Classic Traffic yellow (ΔE 2.7) and Johnstone's Flirtatious (ΔE 2.7).
Gold by Dulux
- Hex
#FFCD00- RGB
- 255, 205, 0
- Manufacturer
- Dulux
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Nearest matches & alternatives from other brands
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canary Yellow (No.10 E 55) | BS 4800 | 2.5 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Traffic yellow (No.1023) | RAL Classic | 2.7 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Flirtatious | Johnstone's | 2.7 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Banana Grove | Johnstone's | 3.0 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Saffron yellow (No.1017) | RAL Classic | 3.4 | Very close | — | — |
| Sunflower yellow (No.10 E 53) | BS 4800 | 4.0 | Very close | — | — |
| Signal yellow (No.1003) | RAL Classic | 4.8 | Very close | — | — |
| Yellow Diamond | Johnstone's | 5.3 | Similar | £6.14 | £1.02 |
| Burning Gold | Johnstone's | 5.4 | Similar | £12.36 | £2.06 |
Canary Yellow
BS 4800
Near-identical
ΔE 2.5
Traffic yellow
RAL Classic
Near-identical
ΔE 2.7
Flirtatious
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.7
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Banana Grove
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 3.0
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Saffron yellow
RAL Classic
Very close
ΔE 3.4
Sunflower yellow
BS 4800
Very close
ΔE 4.0
Signal yellow
RAL Classic
Very close
ΔE 4.8
Yellow Diamond
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 5.3
£6.14/L
£1.02/m2
Burning Gold
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 5.4
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
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Coverage & application
Manufacturer figures from the Dulux Product Advice Sheet. Real-world coverage is typically 15-20% lower.
| Finish | Coverage | Coats | Sheen | Scrub class | Touch dry | Recoat | VOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulux Matt PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 5% | — | 2h | 4h | — |
| Dulux Silk PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 25% | — | 2h | 4h | — |
| Dulux Easycare Kitchen Matt PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 5% | 1 | 4h | 4h | — |
| Dulux Easycare Bathroom Soft Sheen PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 25% | 1 | 4h | 4h | — |
| Dulux Simply Refresh One Coat Matt PAS | 13 m²/L | 1 | 5% | — | 4h | 4h | — |
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