Sun Surprise DE5409 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFF2A0, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #FFF2A0 · DE5409
Sun Surprise
87%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Sun Surprise Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFF2A0
RGB255, 242, 160
Estimated LRV87.3
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to Sun Surprise
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sundance
Benjamin Moore
#FFF2A0
Close digital match
Yellow Tail
Hirshfield's
#FFF29D
Close digital match
Pale Daffodil
Behr
#FDF2A0
Close digital match
Yellow Tail
Vista Paint
#FFEF9A
Close digital match
Tinker Belles
Dutch Boy
#FDED98
Close digital match
East of the Sun
Valspar
#F9EC9F
Close digital match
Calabash
PPG
#F8EB97
Close digital match
Yellow Green
Kilz
#F1E99B
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Fun Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
#F7E594
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#F7E29D
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#E6D690
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Colors That Work With Sun Surprise
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Sun Surprise from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sun Surprise are Sundance by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Yellow Tail by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Pale Daffodil by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Sun Surprise's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.