Pale Rays DE5350 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFF8D5, estimated LRV 93 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Downy from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #FFF8D5 · DE5350
Pale Rays
93%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pale Rays Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFF8D5
RGB255, 248, 213
Estimated LRV93.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#FDF5D3
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#FBF4D3
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Yuma Sand
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#F9F2CF
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Air .04
Colorhouse
#FFF5D1
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Moonbeam
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#F8F1CE
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Counting Stars
Benjamin Moore
#F8F1CF
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Candlelight Yellow
PPG
#F9F2D2
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Summer Smile
Valspar
#F9F2CC
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Daybreak
Sherwin-Williams
#F3EAC6
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Colors That Work With Pale Rays
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Rays
#FFF8D5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADD65C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Rays
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Rays 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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Pale Rays — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Rays have?
Pale Rays by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Pale Rays from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Rays are Downy by Behr (a close digital match), Vanilla Milkshake by Behr (a close digital match), Perky Tint by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pale Rays'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 Pale Rays?
Pale Rays has a estimated lightness value of 93.2, 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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