Summer'S Sun 118-5DB is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #FED95D, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lemon Twist from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FED95D · 118-5DB
Summer'S Sun
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Summer'S Sun Technical Profile
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Summer'S Sun in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Summer'S Sun in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoySummer'S Sun
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsLemon Twist
Lemon Twist
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wake Up
Kilz
Nearly identical
Amarillo
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Glitter Yellow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Golden Nectar
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Yellow Chimes
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mariposa
PPG
Nearly identical
Glitter Yellow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Squash Blossom
Behr
Nearly identical
Saffron Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Aspire .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Summer'S Sun
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Summer'S Sun
#FED95D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5D55D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Summer'S Sun
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Summer'S Sun 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Summer'S Sun.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Summer'S Sun — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Summer'S Sun have?
Summer'S Sun by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Summer'S Sun in your own space before committing.
What colors match Summer'S Sun from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Summer'S Sun are Lemon Twist by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Wake Up by Kilz (a near-identical match), Amarillo by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Summer'S Sun'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 Summer'S Sun?
Summer'S Sun has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Summer'S Sun's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.