Desert Lily DE5434 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FEF5DB, LRV 92 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vanilla Custard from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FEF5DB · DE5434
Desert Lily
92%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Desert Lily Technical Profile
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Desert Lily in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Desert Lily in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsDesert Lily
Nearly identical
BehrVanilla Custard
Vanilla Custard
Behr
Nearly identical
Apricot Mousse
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cotton Tail
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Saffron Ivory
Valspar
Nearly identical
Soft Candlelight
PPG
Nearly identical
Diantha
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
White Peony
Kilz
Very similar
Warm Sunlight
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lemon Meringue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Air .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
White Tie
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Cream
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Desert Lily
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Lily
#FEF5DB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7D35F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Lily
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Lily 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 Desert Lily.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Desert Lily — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Lily have?
Desert Lily by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Desert Lily in your own space before committing.
What colors match Desert Lily from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Lily are Vanilla Custard by Behr (a near-identical match), Ivory Invitation by Behr (a near-identical match), Apricot Mousse by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Desert Lily'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 Desert Lily?
Desert Lily has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 91.5, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Desert Lily's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.