Summer Hue DE5288 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFEFC2, 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.
Ref. #FFEFC2 · DE5288
Summer Hue
87%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Summer Hue Technical Profile
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Summer Hue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Summer Hue 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 Hue
Nearly identical
BehrFrosted Lemon
Frosted Lemon
Behr
Nearly identical
Sunrise Glow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sunrise Glow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Grain .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Butter Milk
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Coconut Cream
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sweet Buttercup
PPG
Nearly identical
Sticky Note
Kilz
Nearly identical
Clearly Citrus
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lemon Chiffon
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Summer Hue
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Summer Hue.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Summer Hue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Summer Hue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Summer Hue are Frosted Lemon by Behr (a near-identical match), Sunrise Glow by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sunrise Glow by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Summer Hue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.