Hot Sun DE5349 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F9B82B, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #F9B82B · DE5349
Hot Sun
55%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Hot Sun Technical Profile
HEX Code#F9B82B
RGB249, 184, 43
Estimated LRV54.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#F7B932
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#F5B72E
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Antique Gold
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#F8BA38
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Sunspark
Valspar
#FFBC2E
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Fall Gold
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#FFBC35
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Goldfinch
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#FDB702
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Sweet As Honey
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#FDB702
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Aspire .06
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#FFBA38
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Golden Nugget
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#FFB801
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Colors That Work With Hot Sun
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Hot Sun from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hot Sun are Yellow Groove by Behr (a close digital match), Warm Fuzzies by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Antique Gold by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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