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Dunn-Edwards Beaming Sun

DE5218 · #FFF8DF · LRV 93.7

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Milkyway is a 98% match

Beaming Sun (DE5218) is a light beige from Dunn-Edwards with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 93.7 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Milkyway (98% match).

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LRV

93.7 · Very light

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

DE5218

HEX

#FFF8DF

RGB

255, 248, 223

HSL

47°, 100%, 94%

Family

Beiges

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Beaming Sun FAQ

What undertone does Beaming Sun have?

Beaming Sun is a light beige with a strong yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Beaming Sun?

Beaming Sun has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 93.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark.

What is the closest match to Beaming Sun in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Milkyway (2018-70), 98%; Behr: Lemon White (P300-1), 96%; Valspar: Line Dried (8007-8G), 96%; Glidden: Soft Cream (PPG1205-2), 94%; PPG: Soft Cream (PPG1205-2), 93%; Sherwin-Williams: Honied White (SW 7106), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Tallow (No. 203), 91%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Crème (HGSW7556), 89%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Beaming Sun?

The HEX code of Beaming Sun (DE5218) is #FFF8DF, RGB 255, 248, 223. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.