Summer Solstice

Summer Solstice Technical Profile

What color is Dunn-Edwards Summer Solstice (DET492)? It's a light warm yellow — hex #DED1A3, LRV 64. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Summer Solstice is Benjamin Moore Spring Morning — a near-identical match on the wall, with PPG Golden Heirloom and Behr Primitive Green also close. At LRV 64, Summer Solstice sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. At mid saturation, this color sits at a flexible mid-point — bold enough to anchor a room without dominating, and pairs cleanly with both crisp and creamy whites. Under 2700K warm bulbs Summer Solstice reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light. At mid saturation the lighting shift is moderate but real — sample under both warm-bulb evening light and cool-daylight morning light before committing.