Highlighter DE5404 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFE536, estimated LRV 78 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Neon Light from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #FFE536 · DE5404
Highlighter
78%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Highlighter Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFE536
RGB255, 229, 54
Estimated LRV77.6
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Neon Light
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#FDE33E
Close digital match
Rajah Gold
Vista Paint
#FFE449
Close digital match
Acorn Squash
PPG
#FFDF38
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Bold Yellow
Benjamin Moore
#FFDE3A
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#FFDE42
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#F3DA0B
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#FED95D
Visible digital difference
Wake Up
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#FFD754
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Colors That Work With Highlighter
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Highlighter
#FFE536
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9D65C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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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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Highlighter — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Highlighter have?
Highlighter by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Highlighter from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Highlighter are Neon Light by Behr (a close digital match), Rajah Gold by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Citron by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Highlighter'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 Highlighter?
Highlighter has a estimated lightness value of 77.6, 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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Why Highlighter's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.