Summer Sun DE5405 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFDC00, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bright Yellow from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFDC00 · DE5405
Summer Sun
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Summer Sun Technical Profile
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Summer Sun in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Summer Sun 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 Sun
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBright Yellow
Bright Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lemon Tart
Behr
Nearly identical
Under the Sun
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Acorn Squash
PPG
Very similar
Colza Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Citron
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sunny Jonquil
Valspar
Very similar
Buzz-Worthy
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Daisy
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Wake Up
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Summer Sun
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Summer Sun
#FFDC00
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAD65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Summer Sun
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Summer Sun 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 Sun.
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 Sun — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Summer Sun have?
Summer Sun 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 Sun in your own space before committing.
What colors match Summer Sun from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Summer Sun are Bright Yellow by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Lemon Tart by Behr (a near-identical match), Sun Porch by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Summer Sun'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 Sun?
Summer Sun has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.4, 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 Sun's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.