Prairie Sun DET463 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #EEA372, LRV 46 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Monarch Orange from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EEA372 · DET463
Prairie Sun
46%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Prairie Sun Technical Profile
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Prairie Sun in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Prairie 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-EdwardsPrairie Sun
Nearly identical
BehrMonarch Orange
Monarch Orange
Behr
Nearly identical
Glowing Lantern
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Orange Nut
Valspar
Nearly identical
Inventive Orange
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Moroccan Spice
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Copper River
PPG
Very similar
Mischief
Kilz
Very similar
Butterfly Wings
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Pumpkin Hue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Prairie Sun
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Prairie Sun
#EEA372
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C9BF69
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Prairie Sun
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Prairie 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 Prairie 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.
Prairie Sun — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Prairie Sun have?
Prairie 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 Prairie Sun in your own space before committing.
What colors match Prairie Sun from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Prairie Sun are Monarch Orange by Behr (a near-identical match), Naranja Monarca by Behr (a near-identical match), Sweet Curry by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Prairie 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 Prairie Sun?
Prairie Sun has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
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 Prairie Sun's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.