Golden Plumeria
With a focus on versatile and reflective tones, Golden Plumeria (9019) is a standout Yellow in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. See it applied across 10 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#FBD073
LRV
67.12
Golden Plumeria's Color Strip
Golden Plumeria is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Honey Bees and Rayo de Sol. The strip spans from They call it Mellow at the lightest end to Cheerful at the deepest. As part of strip 134, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Golden Plumeria in Real Rooms
Golden Plumeria has a high LRV of 67.12 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Yellow family, the photos below show it applied in a front door, dining room, bedroom, bathroom, living room, house, kitchen, patio, home office and mudroom.
1 Front Door Photo
A front door painted Golden Plumeria makes a confident first impression without shouting. The color's depth draws the eye and signals personality before guests even step inside. Pair with crisp white trim and warm brass hardware to complete the look.
minimalist front door featuring Golden Plumeria by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms benefit from colors with some weight to them — lighter shades can feel too open for a space meant for intimate evening gatherings. Golden Plumeria does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.
Golden Plumeria paint in a moody dining room
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1 Bedroom Photo
A bedroom finished in Golden Plumeria rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
A minimalist bedroom painted in Golden Plumeria
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1 Bathroom Photo
Golden Plumeria is the perfect "clean" color for a bathroom that still wants to feel cozy. It lacks the clinical coldness of a pure white but retains a sense of hygiene and order that is essential for a space dedicated to self-care and grooming.
Golden Plumeria — industrial bathroom
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1 Living Room Photo
When applied to living room walls, Golden Plumeria creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
A scandinavian living room painted in Golden Plumeria
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1 House Photo
Golden Plumeria is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.
Golden Plumeria color — eclectic house inspiration
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1 Kitchen Photo
For smaller kitchens, Golden Plumeria can be used to create a "jewel box" effect. By painting the walls and trim in this same shade, you eliminate visual breaks, making the room feel more expansive and sophisticated despite its modest footprint.
Golden Plumeria — scandinavian kitchen
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1 Patio Photo
The way Golden Plumeria interacts with fire—whether from a fire pit or outdoor torches—is magical. It catches the orange glow and creates a warm, flickering atmosphere that is perfect for late-night outdoor entertaining.
Golden Plumeria paint in a minimalist patio
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1 Home Office Photo
In a multi-use room where an office corner is required, Golden Plumeria can be used to "zone" the desk area. By painting just that section, you create a visual boundary that separates your professional life from your personal space.
Golden Plumeria — contemporary home office
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1 Mudroom Photo
In a laundry/mudroom combo, Golden Plumeria adds a touch of luxury to a space that is usually purely functional. It makes the chores feel a little less like work by surrounding you with a color that is sophisticated and calming.
A industrial mudroom painted in Golden Plumeria
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Coordinating Colors
Full Moon reads slightly lighter (LRV 78 vs 67), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 83 vs 67, Dover White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 67 vs 55, Golden Plumeria is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Full Moon reads slightly lighter (LRV 78 vs 67), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Similar Colors
Golden Plumeria reads slightly lighter (LRV 67 vs 63), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 67 and 65, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Honey Bees reads slightly lighter (LRV 70 vs 67), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 3-point LRV gap (67 vs 64) makes Golden Plumeria the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 67 vs 65), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Golden Plumeria reads slightly lighter (LRV 67 vs 62), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 68 vs 67), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Daffodil reads slightly lighter (LRV 71 vs 67), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 9-point LRV gap (67 vs 58) makes Golden Plumeria the marginally brighter of the two.
A 9-point LRV gap (67 vs 58) makes Golden Plumeria the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
At LRV NaN vs NaN, Liberty Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Golden Plumeria reflects far more light (LRV 67 vs 8), opening up a space where Frank Blue encloses it.
Golden Plumeria reflects far more light (LRV 67 vs 6), opening up a space where Honorable Blue encloses it.
At LRV 67 vs 7, Golden Plumeria is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV NaN vs NaN, Golden Plumeria is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 69 vs 67), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 12-point LRV gap (79 vs 67) makes They call it Mellow the marginally brighter of the two.
Daffodil reads slightly lighter (LRV 71 vs 67), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 67 vs 65), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 68 vs 67), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Darker Colors
Golden Plumeria reflects far more light (LRV 67 vs 50), opening up a space where Gusto Gold encloses it.
At LRV 67 vs 50, Golden Plumeria is decisively the brighter choice.
Golden Plumeria reads slightly lighter (LRV 67 vs 62), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Golden Plumeria reads slightly lighter (LRV 67 vs 56), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 67 vs 55, Golden Plumeria is decisively the brighter choice.