Summer Daffodil DE5312 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFE078, LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Broadway Lights from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFE078 · DE5312
Summer Daffodil
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Summer Daffodil Technical Profile
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Summer Daffodil in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Summer Daffodil in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSummer Daffodil
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sBroadway Lights
Broadway Lights
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Broadway Lights
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Yellow Corn
Behr
Nearly identical
Yellow Rose
PPG
Nearly identical
Dalila
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Honey Glaze
Valspar
Nearly identical
Spinning Gold
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Daffodil
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Glory Yellow
Kilz
Very similar
Aspire .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Summer Daffodil
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Summer Daffodil
#FFE078
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Summer Daffodil
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Summer Daffodil 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.
Summer Daffodil — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Summer Daffodil have?
Summer Daffodil 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 Summer Daffodil in your own space before committing.
What colors match Summer Daffodil from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Summer Daffodil are Broadway Lights by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Broadway Lights by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Yellow Corn by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Summer Daffodil'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 Summer Daffodil?
Summer Daffodil has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.9, 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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Why Summer Daffodil's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.