Flash of Orange DEA116 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFAA00, LRV 50 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Florida Orange from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFAA00 · DEA116
Flash of Orange
50%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Flash of Orange Technical Profile
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Flash of Orange in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Flash of Orange in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsFlash of Orange
Nearly identical
Vista PaintFlorida Orange
Florida Orange
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sun Ray
Behr
Nearly identical
Orange Glow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mandarin Orange
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
I Love To Boogie
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Gusto Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ambered Honey
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dahlia Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Marigold Petals
PPG
Very similar
Aspire .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Aloha
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Flash of Orange
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Flash of Orange
#FFAA00
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C2D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Flash of Orange
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Flash of Orange 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 Flash of Orange.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Flash of Orange — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Flash of Orange have?
Flash of Orange 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 Flash of Orange in your own space before committing.
What colors match Flash of Orange from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Flash of Orange are Florida Orange by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sun Ray by Behr (a near-identical match), Orange Glow by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Flash of Orange'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 Flash of Orange?
Flash of Orange has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.0, 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 Flash of Orange's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.