Afterglow DE5345 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFF6B9, LRV 91 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Meringue from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFF6B9 · DE5345
Afterglow
91%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Afterglow Technical Profile
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Afterglow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Afterglow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsAfterglow
Nearly identical
BehrMeringue
Meringue
Behr
Nearly identical
Yellow Blitz
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Yellow Blitz
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bananappeal
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Gin Fizz
PPG
Nearly identical
Summer Sun
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lime Song
Kilz
Very similar
Aspire .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Icy Lemonade
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Illuminating
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Afterglow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Afterglow
#FFF6B9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Afterglow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Afterglow 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Afterglow.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Afterglow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Afterglow have?
Afterglow by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Afterglow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Afterglow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Afterglow are Meringue by Behr (a near-identical match), Yellow Blitz by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Yellow Blitz by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Afterglow'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 Afterglow?
Afterglow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 90.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Related Reading
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 Afterglow's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.