Solar Wind DEC733 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FCE9B9, estimated LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hawaiian Cream from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #FCE9B9 · DEC733
Solar Wind
83%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Solar Wind Technical Profile
HEX Code#FCE9B9
RGB252, 233, 185
Estimated LRV82.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to Solar Wind
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hawaiian Cream
Hirshfield's
#FAE8B8
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Sweet Buttercup
PPG
#FDEBBC
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Pale Organza
Vista Paint
#FAE8B7
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Clearly Citrus
Dutch Boy
#FDE8B6
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Popcorn Kernel
Benjamin Moore
#FDEAB7
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Banana Cream
Behr
#FCE7B7
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Coconut Cream
Valspar
#FDEBBE
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Cream Gold
Kilz
#FDE9B4
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They call it Mellow
Sherwin-Williams
#FBE4B3
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Grain .01
Colorhouse
#FFF0C2
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Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
#EFDBB3
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Colors That Work With Solar Wind
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Solar Wind
#FCE9B9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B9D161
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Solar Wind
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Solar Wind 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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Solar Wind — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Solar Wind have?
Solar Wind by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Solar Wind from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Solar Wind are Hawaiian Cream by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Sweet Buttercup by PPG (a close digital match), Pale Organza by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Solar Wind'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 Solar Wind?
Solar Wind has a estimated lightness value of 82.5, 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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