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Dunn-Edwards Sour Lemon

DE5388 · #FFEEA5 · LRV 85.1

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

Sour Lemon (DE5388) is a light yellow from Dunn-Edwards. Its LRV is about 85.1 (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 Vernazza Yellow (98% match).

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LRV

85.1 · Very light

Temperature

Warm

Code

DE5388

HEX

#FFEEA5

RGB

255, 238, 165

HSL

49°, 100%, 82%

Family

Yellows

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Sour Lemon FAQ

What is the LRV of Sour Lemon?

Sour Lemon has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 85.1 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 Sour Lemon in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Vernazza Yellow (325), 98%; Valspar: East of the Sun (8001-25B), 95%; PPG: Lazy Daizy (PPG1212-4), 94%; Behr: Rise And Shine (P300-4), 94%; Glidden: Lazy Daizy (PPG1212-4), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow (SW 1666), 90%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Fun Yellow (HGSW6908), 89%; Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow (No. 233), 87%. 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 Sour Lemon?

The HEX code of Sour Lemon (DE5388) is #FFEEA5, RGB 255, 238, 165. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.