Summer Sun by Dunn-Edwards paint color
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Summer Sun

72%LRV Value
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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.

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Summer Sun Technical Profile

HEX Code#FFDC00
RGB255, 220, 0
LRV72.4
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Summer Sun

Complement

Beacon Blue

Summer Sun Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Shady

Trim

White Crest

Accent

Bay Leaf

Pop

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Green Mirror

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Emerald Ring

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Ice Palace

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Jodhpur

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Summer Sun.

Electric Glow

Dunn-Edwards · DEA119

#FFD100

Confident Yellow

Dunn-Edwards · DEA117

#FFCC13

Goldenrod

Dunn-Edwards · DEA120

#FDCB18

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Warm Nutmeg

Valspar · 8003-20E

#C29D74

Flirtatious

PPG · 1212-7

#FFD637

Terra Verde

Vista Paint · 7822

#BFB95C

Goldfield

Benjamin Moore · 292

#EBD281

Peter Pan

Hirshfield's · 0786

#A5A966

Joyful

PPG · 1107-2

#F6EEC0

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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