Sun Surprise DE5409 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFF2A0, LRV 87 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sundance from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFF2A0 · DE5409
Sun Surprise
87%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Sun Surprise Technical Profile
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Sun Surprise in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sun Surprise in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSun Surprise
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSundance
Sundance
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Yellow Tail
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pale Daffodil
Behr
Nearly identical
Yellow Tail
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tinker Belles
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
East of the Sun
Valspar
Nearly identical
Calabash
PPG
Nearly identical
Yellow Green
Kilz
Very similar
Fun Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Aspire .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Ivory
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sun Surprise
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sun Surprise
#FFF2A0
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 Sun Surprise
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sun Surprise 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 Sun Surprise.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sun Surprise — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sun Surprise have?
Sun Surprise by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) 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 Sun Surprise in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sun Surprise from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sun Surprise are Sundance by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Yellow Tail by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Pale Daffodil by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sun Surprise'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 Sun Surprise?
Sun Surprise has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 87.3, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sun Surprise's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.