Confident Yellow DEA117 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFCC13, LRV 65 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Confident Yellow from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFCC13 · DEA117
Confident Yellow
65%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Confident Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Confident Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsConfident Yellow
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsConfident Yellow
Confident Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Lemon Grove
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Golden Ray
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sunny Summer
Behr
Nearly identical
Abstracta
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Golden Delight
Valspar
Nearly identical
Happy Face
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Traffic Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Rise-n-shine
PPG
Very similar
Extrovert
Kilz
Very similar
Aspire .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Confident Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Confident Yellow
#FFCC13
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Confident Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Confident Yellow 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 Confident Yellow.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Confident Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Confident Yellow have?
Confident Yellow 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 Confident Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Confident Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Confident Yellow are Confident Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Lemon Grove by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Golden Ray by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Confident Yellow'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 Confident Yellow?
Confident Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 64.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Confident Yellow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.