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Dunn-Edwards Sour Lemon

DE5388 · #FFEEA5 · LRV ~85.1

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Vernazza Yellow (~98% proximity)

Sour Lemon (DE5388) is a light yellow from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV 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 tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Vernazza Yellow (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Sour Lemon in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Sour Lemon in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Vernazza Yellow (325), ~98% proximity; Valspar: East of the Sun (8001-25B), ~95% proximity; PPG: Lazy Daizy (PPG1212-4), ~94% proximity; Behr: Rise And Shine (P300-4), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Lazy Daizy (PPG1212-4), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow (SW 1666), ~90% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Fun Yellow (HGSW6908), ~89% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow (No. 233), ~87% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.