Yellow Summer DEA118 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F9B500, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #F9B500 · DEA118
Yellow Summer
53%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Yellow Summer Technical Profile
HEX Code#F9B500
RGB249, 181, 0
Estimated LRV53.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Yellow Summer
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Yellow Summer from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Yellow Summer are Goldfinch by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Sweet As Honey by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Golden Nugget by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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