Beaming Sun DE5218 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFF8DF, LRV 94 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cotton Tail from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFF8DF · DE5218
Beaming Sun
94%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Beaming Sun Technical Profile
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Beaming Sun in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Beaming Sun in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBeaming Sun
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCotton Tail
Cotton Tail
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Eggnog
Behr
Nearly identical
Diantha
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Diantha
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Soft Candlelight
PPG
Nearly identical
Line Dried
Valspar
Nearly identical
Milk And Honey
Kilz
Very similar
Pithed Lemon
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cream
RAL
Very similar
Air .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Carambola
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
White Tie
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Beaming Sun
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Beaming Sun
#FFF8DF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Beaming Sun
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Beaming Sun 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 Beaming Sun.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Beaming Sun — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Beaming Sun have?
Beaming Sun by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Beaming Sun in your own space before committing.
What colors match Beaming Sun from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Beaming Sun are Cotton Tail by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Eggnog by Behr (a near-identical match), Glass Of Milk by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Beaming Sun'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 Beaming Sun?
Beaming Sun has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 93.7, 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 Beaming Sun's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.