Summer Hue DE5288 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFEFC2, estimated LRV 87 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Frosted Lemon from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #FFEFC2 · DE5288
Summer Hue
87%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Summer Hue Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFEFC2
RGB255, 239, 194
Estimated LRV86.9
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to Summer Hue
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Frosted Lemon
Behr
#FFEFC1
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Sunrise Glow
Vista Paint
#FEEFC3
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Sunrise Glow
Hirshfield's
#FFF0C4
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Grain .01
Colorhouse
#FFF0C2
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Butter Milk
Benjamin Moore
#FCECC2
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Coconut Cream
Valspar
#FDEBBE
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Sweet Buttercup
PPG
#FDEBBC
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Sticky Note
Kilz
#FBEFBF
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Clearly Citrus
Dutch Boy
#FDE8B6
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Lemon Chiffon
Sherwin-Williams
#F5E5BC
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Colors That Work With Summer Hue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Summer Hue
#FFEFC2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B9D65C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Summer Hue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Summer Hue 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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Summer Hue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Summer Hue have?
Summer Hue 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 Summer Hue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Summer Hue are Frosted Lemon by Behr (a close digital match), Sunrise Glow by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Sunrise Glow by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Summer Hue'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 Hue?
Summer Hue has a estimated lightness value of 86.9, 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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