Highlighter DE5404 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFE536, 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.
Ref. #FFE536 · DE5404
Highlighter
78%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Highlighter Technical Profile
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Highlighter in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Highlighter in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsHighlighter
Nearly identical
BehrNeon Light
Neon Light
Behr
Nearly identical
Rajah Gold
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Acorn Squash
PPG
Nearly identical
Bold Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Citron
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Colza Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Sweet Mustard
Valspar
Very similar
Buzz-Worthy
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Lemon Twist
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Wake Up
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Highlighter
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Highlighter
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Highlighter 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 Highlighter.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Highlighter in your own space before committing.
What colors match Highlighter from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Highlighter are Neon Light by Behr (a near-identical match), Rajah Gold by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Citron by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Highlighter's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.