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Dunn-Edwards Summer DaffodilDE5312 · #FFE078 · LRV 73

Summer Daffodil reads as a warm yellow tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Dunn-Edwards DE5312 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUNN-EDWARDS SUMMER DAFFODIL
RGB 255, 224, 120LRV 73

Color spec

BrandDunn-Edwards
NameSummer Daffodil
SKUDE5312
Hex#FFE078
RGB255, 224, 120
HSL46°, 100%, 74%
LRV73
Undertonewarm yellow tone
FamilyYellow
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About Dunn-Edwards Summer Daffodil

At LRV 73, Summer Daffodil is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its yellow undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Summer Daffodil is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.

Closest matches by brand

13 brands within ΔE 5

The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all yellow from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.07
All yellow at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6901 · #FAD97A · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 71
SW 6909 · #FED95D · ΔE 3.12 · LRV 72
SW 9017 · #FEDF94 · ΔE 4.7 · LRV 76
SW 6908 · #F7E594 · ΔE 4.79 · LRV 78

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.54
All yellow at Behr →
330B-5 · #FEE075 · ΔE 0.54 · LRV 76
340B-5 · #FEDF73 · ΔE 0.61 · LRV 75
P280-4 · #FCDD78 · ΔE 0.76 · LRV 74
P290-4 · #FEDF6D · ΔE 1.37 · LRV 75

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.21
All yellow at Benjamin Moore →
319 · #FEE181 · ΔE 1.21 · LRV 77
340 · #F7E27D · ΔE 2.72 · LRV 76
361 · #F8E47B · ΔE 3.05 · LRV 77
334 · #F7E481 · ΔE 3.31 · LRV 77

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.66
All yellow at Valspar →
3008-1C · #FFDE76 · ΔE 0.66 · LRV 75.3
V016-2 · #FFDD75 · ΔE 1 · LRV 75.2
3003-2A · #FFD971 · ΔE 2.33 · LRV 73.9
8001-25C · #F5E47A · ΔE 3.86 · LRV 76

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.43
All yellow at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1211-5 · #F9D87B · ΔE 2.43 · LRV 71
PPG17-17 · #FCD767 · ΔE 2.57 · LRV 70
PPG1206-5 · #FFD878 · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 72
PPG1212-5 · #FCEA84 · ΔE 3.92 · LRV 81

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.69
All yellow at Glidden →
45YY 73/519 · #FFE27C · ΔE 0.69 · LRV 73
45YY 71/567 · #FEDF6F · ΔE 1.11 · LRV 71
45YY 75/472 · #FFE387 · ΔE 1.94 · LRV 75
PPG1206-5 · #FFD978 · ΔE 2.69 · LRV 72

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.45
All yellow at Dutch Boy →
117-5DB · #FFDC77 · ΔE 1.45 · LRV 74
119-4DB · #F5DB82 · ΔE 2.67 · LRV 72
118-5DB · #FED95D · ΔE 3.12 · LRV 72
117-4DB · #F9DF8F · ΔE 3.75 · LRV 75
HGSW 1184 · #FAD97A · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 71
HGSW 6901 · #FAD97A · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 71
HGSW 1183 · #FFD566 · ΔE 3.62 · LRV 71
HGSW 1224 · #F7E594 · ΔE 4.79 · LRV 78

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.44
All yellow at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 9914 · #F5DB88 · ΔE 3.44 · LRV 72

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.93
All yellow at Diamond Vogel →
0856 · #FFDE7A · ΔE 0.93 · LRV 76
0841 · #FAE26B · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 76
0834 · #FCE68A · ΔE 3.04 · LRV 79
0828 · #FDE28F · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 77

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.43
All yellow at Hirshfield's →
0856 · #FFE07B · ΔE 0.43 · LRV 73
0834 · #FEE483 · ΔE 1.75 · LRV 76
0828 · #FEE18B · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 74
0841 · #FDE164 · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 72

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.24
All yellow at C2 Paint →
BD71 · #FEE188 · ΔE 2.24 · LRV 77

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.43
All yellow at Kompozit →
0856 · #FFE07B · ΔE 0.43 · LRV 76
0834 · #FEE483 · ΔE 1.75 · LRV 78
0828 · #FEE18B · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 77
0841 · #FDE164 · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 76

Similar Dunn-Edwards colors

closest in the Dunn-Edwards deck

The nearest shades to Summer Daffodil within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

DE5389 · LRV 71
DE5410 · LRV 72
DE5347 · LRV 68
DE5340 · LRV 76
DE5423 · LRV 65
DE5346 · LRV 76

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #FFE078 in HSL space. Pair Summer Daffodil with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#FFE078 + #7897FF
TRIADIC
#FFE078 · #78FFE0 · #E078FF
ANALOGOUS
#FF9D78 · #FFE078 · #DBFF78

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.3:1fail
Sample text on black
16.19:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Dunn-Edwards Summer Daffodil Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Summer Daffodil from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DE5312 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Summer Daffodil

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Summer Daffodil is Daffodil (SW 6901) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 71 vs 73) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Daffodil swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Summer Daffodil

The closest Behr equivalent of Summer Daffodil is Yellow Corn (330B-5). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 76 vs 73). If Behr is your counter, order Yellow Corn and you'll get the same color. See the full Yellow Corn swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Summer Daffodil

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Dalila (319), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 77 vs 73) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Summer Daffodil without repainting risk. See the full Dalila swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Summer Daffodil

The closest Valspar equivalent of Summer Daffodil is Top Banana (3008-1C). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 75.3 vs 73). If Valspar is your counter, order Top Banana and you'll get the same color. See the full Top Banana swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Summer Daffodil

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Summer Daffodil is Spiced Butternut (PPG1206-5) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 72 vs 73) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spiced Butternut swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Summer Daffodil

The closest Glidden equivalent of Summer Daffodil is Yellow Rose (45YY 73/519). At ΔE 0.69 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 73). If Glidden is your counter, order Yellow Rose and you'll get the same color. See the full Yellow Rose swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Summer Daffodil

Dutch Boy's nearest match is Spinning Gold (117-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 73) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Summer Daffodil without repainting risk. See the full Spinning Gold swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Summer Daffodil

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Summer Daffodil is Daffodil Hill (HGSW 1184) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 71 vs 73) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Daffodil Hill swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Summer Daffodil

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Summer Daffodil is Sherbert Lemon (NO. 9914) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 72 vs 73) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sherbert Lemon swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Summer Daffodil

The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Summer Daffodil is Broadway Lights (0856). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 76 vs 73). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Broadway Lights and you'll get the same color. See the full Broadway Lights swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Summer Daffodil

The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Summer Daffodil is Broadway Lights (0856). At ΔE 0.43 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 73). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Broadway Lights and you'll get the same color. See the full Broadway Lights swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Summer Daffodil

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Summer Daffodil is Lightning Bug (BD71) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 77 vs 73) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lightning Bug swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Summer Daffodil

The closest Kompozit equivalent of Summer Daffodil is Broadway Lights (0856). At ΔE 0.43 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 76 vs 73). If Kompozit is your counter, order Broadway Lights and you'll get the same color. See the full Broadway Lights swatch →

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