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Dunn-Edwards Yellow Summer
DEA118 · #F9B500 · LRV 53.2
Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Goldfinch is a 97% matchYellow Summer (DEA118) is a mid-tone yellow from Dunn-Edwards. Its LRV is about 53.2 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Goldfinch (97% match).
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LRV
53.2 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Warm
Code
DEA118
HEX
#F9B500
RGB
249, 181, 0
HSL
44°, 100%, 49%
Family
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Yellow Summer FAQ
What is the LRV of Yellow Summer?
Yellow Summer has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 53.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.
What is the closest match to Yellow Summer in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Goldfinch (SW 6905), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Golden Nugget (2019-20), 96%; Valspar: Sunspark (3010-2), 96%; Behr: Laser Lemon (P290-7), 94%; PPG: Fall Gold (PPG1205-7), 85%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cheerful (HGSW6903), 84%; Glidden: Fall Gold (PPG1205-7), 83%; Farrow & Ball: Babouche (No. 223), 35%. 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 Yellow Summer?
The HEX code of Yellow Summer (DEA118) is #F9B500, RGB 249, 181, 0. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.