Yellow Summer DEA118 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F9B500, LRV 53 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Goldfinch from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F9B500 · DEA118
Yellow Summer
53%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Yellow Summer Technical Profile
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Yellow Summer in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Yellow Summer in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsYellow Summer
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsGoldfinch
Goldfinch
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sweet As Honey
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Golden Nugget
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Laser Lemon
Behr
Nearly identical
Bright'n Shiny
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gold Abundance
Valspar
Nearly identical
Warm Fuzzies
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Fall Gold
PPG
Very similar
Aspire .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Melon Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Extrovert
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Yellow Summer
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Yellow Summer
#F9B500
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8D557
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Yellow Summer
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Yellow Summer 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
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Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Yellow Summer — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Yellow Summer have?
Yellow Summer 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 Yellow Summer in your own space before committing.
What colors match Yellow Summer from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Yellow Summer are Goldfinch by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sweet As Honey by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Golden Nugget by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Yellow Summer'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 Yellow Summer?
Yellow Summer has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 53.2, 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 Yellow Summer's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.