Sour Lemon DE5388 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFEEA5, LRV 85 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wildflowers from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFEEA5 · DE5388
Sour Lemon
85%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sour Lemon Technical Profile
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Sour Lemon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sour Lemon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSour Lemon
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreWildflowers
Wildflowers
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lively Yellow
Behr
Nearly identical
Buttercup
PPG
Nearly identical
Lemon Zest
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lemon Zest
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lemon Twist
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tinker Belles
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Fun Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Aspire .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Yellow Green
Kilz
Very similar
Light Ivory
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sour Lemon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sour Lemon
#FFEEA5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sour Lemon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sour Lemon 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 Sour Lemon.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sour Lemon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sour Lemon have?
Sour Lemon 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 Sour Lemon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sour Lemon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sour Lemon are Wildflowers by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Lively Yellow by Behr (a near-identical match), Sweet As Honey by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sour Lemon'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 Sour Lemon?
Sour Lemon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 85.1, 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 Sour Lemon's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.