Pale Rays DE5350 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFF8D5, LRV 93 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Downy from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFF8D5 · DE5350
Pale Rays
93%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pale Rays Technical Profile
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Pale Rays in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale Rays in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsPale Rays
Nearly identical
BehrDowny
Downy
Behr
Nearly identical
Perky Tint
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Yuma Sand
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Air .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Moonbeam
Kilz
Nearly identical
Counting Stars
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Candlelight Yellow
PPG
Nearly identical
Summer Smile
Valspar
Nearly identical
Daybreak
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Eco Ivory
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Rays
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Pale Rays.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pale Rays in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Rays from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Rays are Downy by Behr (a near-identical match), Vanilla Milkshake by Behr (a near-identical match), Perky Tint by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pale Rays's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.