Malibu Sun DE5190 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFF2D9, LRV 90 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pearly White from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFF2D9 · DE5190
Malibu Sun
90%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Malibu Sun Technical Profile
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Malibu Sun in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Malibu 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-EdwardsMalibu Sun
Nearly identical
BehrPearly White
Pearly White
Behr
Nearly identical
Rave Rachel
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Peach Pie
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Veranda Ivory
Valspar
Nearly identical
Misty Mustard
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Summer Haze Light
PPG
Nearly identical
Cupcake Frosting
Kilz
Nearly identical
Fresh Zest
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
New White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Carnival Crème
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Create .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cream
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Malibu Sun
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Malibu Sun
#FFF2D9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C3D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Malibu Sun
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Malibu 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
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More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Malibu Sun — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Malibu Sun have?
Malibu Sun by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Malibu Sun in your own space before committing.
What colors match Malibu Sun from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Malibu Sun are Pearly White by Behr (a near-identical match), Butter Yellow by Behr (a near-identical match), Frosty Melon by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Malibu 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 Malibu Sun?
Malibu Sun has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 89.8, 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 Malibu Sun's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.