Dulux no longer lists Gold. It was withdrawn around November 2026, so the prices below are the last we recorded and you may not be able to buy it now. The closest colour you can still buy is BS 4800 Canary Yellow (ΔE 2.5, “near-identical”).
Gold was a mid-tone warm yellow, discontinued by Dulux around November 2026. Hex: #FFCD00. RGB: 255, 205, 0. The nearest colour you can still buy 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
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 | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Banana Grove | Johnstone's | 3.0 | Near-identical | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| 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 | £7.53 | £1.26 |
| Burning Gold | Johnstone's | 5.4 | Similar | £13.37 | £2.23 |
Brand-by-brand comparison
See how Gold sits next to the closest paints from one specific brand at a time, ranked by how close they are.
Colour neighbourhood
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 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 | — |
| Dulux Easycare Kitchen Matt PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 5% | 1 | 4h | 4h | — |
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