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Ref. #F5C99E · DE5268

Sundown

64%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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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.

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Sundown Technical Profile

HEX Code#F5C99E
RGB245, 201, 158
LRV63.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Peach Pudding

Complement

Honest

Sundown Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

White Crest

Accent

Bay Leaf

Pop

Campfire

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Mahogany Cherry

Pop

Palm Tree

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Deep Lagoon

Pop

Splish Splash

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Sundown.

Granola

Dunn-Edwards · DE5296

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Madera

Dunn-Edwards · DEC728

#EED09D

Peaches 'N' Cream

Dunn-Edwards · DET451

#EEC9A6

Suffragette Yellow

Dunn-Edwards · DET487

#ECD0A1

Crossroads

Dunn-Edwards · DE5359

#EDD2A3

Sicilian Villa

Dunn-Edwards · DE5241

#FCC792

More orange colors from other brands

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

Sunflower Fields

Benjamin Moore · 174

#F6B650

Coral Canyon

Vista Paint · 7991

#FFAA76

Cameo White

Valspar · 7002-21

#F0E3CD

Amber Moon

Vista Paint · 7985

#FFD8AB

Sassy Yellow

Hirshfield's · 0933

#F0C374

Polo Tan

Behr · N260-3

#C8B597

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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