Daffodil Yellow 380B-4 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FDE96E, estimated LRV 78 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fuzzy Duckling from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #FDE96E · 380B-4
Daffodil Yellow
78%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Daffodil Yellow Technical Profile
HEX Code#FDE96E
RGB253, 233, 110
Estimated LRV78.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandBehr
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#FFEA70
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#FBE567
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#FFEB7A
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#F5E47A
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#FDEA83
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#FED95D
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Daffodil Yellow
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Daffodil Yellow
#FDE96E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAD55D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Daffodil Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Daffodil Yellow Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Daffodil Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Daffodil Yellow have?
Daffodil Yellow by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Daffodil Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Daffodil Yellow are Fuzzy Duckling by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Dandelion by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Sunburst by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Daffodil Yellow's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Daffodil Yellow?
Daffodil Yellow has a estimated lightness value of 78.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Why Daffodil Yellow's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.