Summer'S Sun 118-5DB is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #FED95D, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #FED95D · 118-5DB
Summer'S Sun
72%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Summer'S Sun Technical Profile
HEX Code#FED95D
RGB254, 217, 93
Estimated LRV71.5
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 Familyyellow
BrandDutch Boy
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Compare alternatives to Summer'S Sun
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#FED95D
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#FFD754
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Amarillo
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#FEDB67
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#F8D75A
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Dunn-Edwards
#FFDA68
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#FFDD5D
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Mariposa
PPG
#FCD766
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Glitter Yellow
Vista Paint
#F8D85A
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Squash Blossom
Behr
#FED44E
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Saffron Yellow
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#F5D033
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Colors That Work With Summer'S Sun
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Wake Up by Kilz (a close digital match), Amarillo by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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