Shaded Sun DE5471 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F3EBA5, LRV 81 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Windsong from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F3EBA5 · DE5471
Shaded Sun
81%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Shaded Sun Technical Profile
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Shaded Sun in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Shaded 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-EdwardsShaded Sun
Nearly identical
BehrWindsong
Windsong
Behr
Nearly identical
Jasper Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lazy Daizy
PPG
Nearly identical
Golden Treasure
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Yellow Green
Kilz
Nearly identical
New Willow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lemon Sponge Cake
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pineapple Breeze
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Fun Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Aspire .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Ivory
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Shaded Sun
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shaded Sun
#F3EBA5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3C86A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shaded Sun
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shaded 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 yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Shaded Sun — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shaded Sun have?
Shaded Sun by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) 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 Shaded Sun in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shaded Sun from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shaded Sun are Windsong by Behr (a near-identical match), Sweet Corn by Behr (a near-identical match), Lime Bright by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Shaded 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 Shaded Sun?
Shaded Sun has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 81.2, 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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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 Shaded Sun's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.