Early Dawn 338 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FBF2BC, estimated LRV 83 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ray of Light from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #FBF2BC · 338
Early Dawn
83%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Early Dawn Technical Profile
HEX Code#FBF2BC
RGB251, 242, 188
Estimated LRV82.5
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
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Ray of Light
Vista Paint
#FCF2BA
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Freshcut Honeydew
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#F7EFB9
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Gentle Yellow
Dunn-Edwards
#FFF5BE
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Yellow Blitz
Hirshfield's
#FDF4BB
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Warm Summer
Valspar
#FAEFB9
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Lime Song
Kilz
#F6EEBA
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Moonlit Yellow
Behr
#FFF3BB
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Aspire .01
Colorhouse
#FBEFBB
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Icy Lemonade
Sherwin-Williams
#F4E8B2
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#F6E9B6
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Dayroom Yellow
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#F7E29D
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Colors That Work With Early Dawn
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Early Dawn
#FBF2BC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9CF63
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Early Dawn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Early Dawn 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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Early Dawn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Early Dawn have?
Early Dawn by Benjamin Moore 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 Early Dawn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Early Dawn are Ray of Light by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Autumn Valley by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Freshcut Honeydew by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Early Dawn'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 Early Dawn?
Early Dawn has a estimated lightness value of 82.5, 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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