Guiding Star DE5211 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FEE9DA, LRV 84 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Naive Peach from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FEE9DA · DE5211
Guiding Star
84%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Guiding Star Technical Profile
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Guiding Star in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Guiding Star in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsGuiding Star
Nearly identical
BehrNaive Peach
Naive Peach
Behr
Nearly identical
Peach Cashmere
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Peach Parfait
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Flowerbed
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Peach Panache
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Peach Kiss
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sweet Serenity
Kilz
Nearly identical
Peach Silk
PPG
Nearly identical
Nearly Peach
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Tailor Tack
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Guiding Star
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Guiding Star
#FEE9DA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D3C95F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Guiding Star
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Guiding Star 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
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More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Guiding Star — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Guiding Star have?
Guiding Star 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 Guiding Star in your own space before committing.
What colors match Guiding Star from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Guiding Star are Naive Peach by Behr (a near-identical match), Peach Cashmere by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sour Candy by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Guiding Star'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 Guiding Star?
Guiding Star has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 84.4, 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 Guiding Star's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.