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Dunn-Edwards Yellow Summer
DEA118 · #F9B500 · LRV ~53.2
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Goldfinch (~97% proximity)Yellow Summer (DEA118) is a mid-tone yellow from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 53.2 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Goldfinch (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Yellow Summer in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Yellow Summer in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Goldfinch (SW 6905), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Golden Nugget (2019-20), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Sunspark (3010-2), ~96% proximity; Behr: Laser Lemon (P290-7), ~94% proximity; PPG: Fall Gold (PPG1205-7), ~85% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cheerful (HGSW6903), ~84% proximity; Glidden: Fall Gold (PPG1205-7), ~83% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Babouche (No. 223), ~35% 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 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.