Hot Sun DE5349 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F9B82B, LRV 55 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Yellow Groove from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F9B82B · DE5349
Hot Sun
55%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Hot Sun Technical Profile
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Hot Sun in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hot Sun in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsHot Sun
Nearly identical
BehrYellow Groove
Yellow Groove
Behr
Nearly identical
Warm Fuzzies
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Antique Gold
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sunspark
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fall Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Goldfinch
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sweet As Honey
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Aspire .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Golden Nugget
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Melon Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Extrovert
Kilz
Visible difference
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hot Sun
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hot Sun
#F9B82B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BDD35F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hot Sun
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hot Sun 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 Hot Sun.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hot Sun — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hot Sun have?
Hot Sun 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 Hot Sun in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hot Sun from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hot Sun are Yellow Groove by Behr (a near-identical match), Warm Fuzzies by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Antique Gold by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hot Sun'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 Hot Sun?
Hot Sun has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.6, 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
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 Hot Sun's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.