Solar Wind DEC733 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FCE9B9, 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.
Ref. #FCE9B9 · DEC733
Solar Wind
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Solar Wind in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Solar Wind in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSolar Wind
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sHawaiian Cream
Hawaiian Cream
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sweet Buttercup
PPG
Nearly identical
Pale Organza
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Clearly Citrus
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Popcorn Kernel
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Banana Cream
Behr
Nearly identical
Coconut Cream
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cream Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
They call it Mellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Grain .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Solar Wind
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Solar Wind.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Solar Wind in your own space before committing.
What colors match Solar Wind from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Solar Wind are Hawaiian Cream by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Sweet Buttercup by PPG (a near-identical match), Pale Organza by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Solar Wind's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.