Guiding Star DE5211 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FEE9DA, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #FEE9DA · DE5211
Guiding Star
84%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Guiding Star Technical Profile
HEX Code#FEE9DA
RGB254, 233, 218
Estimated LRV84.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to Guiding Star
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Naive Peach
Behr
#FDE8D8
Close digital match
Peach Cashmere
Vista Paint
#FDE9D9
Close digital match
Peach Parfait
Benjamin Moore
#FAE8DB
Close digital match
Flowerbed
Hirshfield's
#FFEBDA
Close digital match
Peach Panache
Dutch Boy
#F8E5D5
Close digital match
Peach Kiss
Valspar
#FBE4D2
Close digital match
Sweet Serenity
Kilz
#FBE3D2
Close digital match
Peach Silk
PPG
#F7E1D3
Close digital match
Nearly Peach
Sherwin-Williams
#EFDED1
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#F4E7DD
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Colors That Work With Guiding Star
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Guiding Star from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Guiding Star are Naive Peach by Behr (a close digital match), Peach Cashmere by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Sour Candy by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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