Rainforest Dew 390E-3 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E5E3AB, LRV 70 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shimmering Green from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E5E3AB · 390E-3
Rainforest Dew
70%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Rainforest Dew Technical Profile
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Rainforest Dew in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rainforest Dew in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrRainforest Dew
Nearly identical
KilzShimmering Green
Shimmering Green
Kilz
Nearly identical
Candle Glow
PPG
Nearly identical
Springtime
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Breath of Spring
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sprig of Sage
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cypress Grove
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Gleeful
Valspar
Very similar
Spring Onion
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Envy
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Leaf .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rainforest Dew
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rainforest Dew
#E5E3AB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9BB979
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rainforest Dew
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rainforest Dew 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Rainforest Dew.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rainforest Dew — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rainforest Dew have?
Rainforest Dew by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Rainforest Dew in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rainforest Dew from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rainforest Dew are Shimmering Green by Kilz (a near-identical match), Candle Glow by PPG (a near-identical match), Springtime by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rainforest Dew'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 Rainforest Dew?
Rainforest Dew has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Rainforest Dew's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.