Beeswax DE5242 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F0B073, LRV 51 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sirena Sun from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F0B073 · DE5242
Beeswax
51%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Beeswax in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Beeswax in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBeeswax
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSirena Sun
Sirena Sun
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Taste of Summer
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Buttered Hazelnut
Valspar
Nearly identical
Squash Bisque
Behr
Nearly identical
Surprise Amber
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Colorado Dawn
PPG
Nearly identical
Orange Appeal
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Bacon Beige
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Butterscotch Sauce
Kilz
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Beeswax
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Beeswax
#F0B073
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CAC968
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Beeswax
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Beeswax 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 Beeswax.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Beeswax — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Beeswax have?
Beeswax by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Beeswax in your own space before committing.
What colors match Beeswax from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Beeswax are Sirena Sun by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Taste of Summer by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Taste of Summer by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Beeswax'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 Beeswax?
Beeswax has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Beeswax's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.