Sweet Frosting DE5189 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFF8E4, estimated LRV 94 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vanilla Ice Cream from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #FFF8E4 · DE5189
Sweet Frosting
94%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sweet Frosting Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFF8E4
RGB255, 248, 228
Estimated LRV94.0
UndertoneNeutral
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 Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#FBF8E7
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Colors That Work With Sweet Frosting
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Frosting
#FFF8E4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B9D65C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Frosting
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Frosting 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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Sweet Frosting — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Frosting have?
Sweet Frosting by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Sweet Frosting from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Frosting are Vanilla Ice Cream by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Camembert by Behr (a close digital match), White Vanilla by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sweet Frosting'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 Sweet Frosting?
Sweet Frosting has a estimated lightness value of 94.0, 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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