Sundown DE5268 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F5C99E, LRV 64 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Something Sweet from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F5C99E · DE5268
Sundown
64%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sundown Technical Profile
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Sundown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sundown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSundown
Nearly identical
KilzSomething Sweet
Something Sweet
Kilz
Nearly identical
Glazed Peach
PPG
Nearly identical
Johnny Cake
Valspar
Nearly identical
Crestwood Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Happy Peach
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Avid Apricot
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sheer Apricot
Behr
Very similar
Atoll Sand
Vista Paint
Very similar
Atoll Sand
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sundown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sundown
#F5C99E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CBCA67
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sundown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sundown 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 Sundown.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sundown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sundown have?
Sundown by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sundown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sundown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sundown are Something Sweet by Kilz (a near-identical match), Glazed Peach by PPG (a near-identical match), Johnny Cake by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sundown'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 Sundown?
Sundown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sundown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.