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Bavarian Cream

94%LRV Value
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Bavarian Cream DE5427 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFF9DD, LRV 94 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lightning White from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Bavarian Cream Technical Profile

HEX Code#FFF9DD
RGB255, 249, 221
LRV94.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Bavarian Cream in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Bavarian Cream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsBavarian Cream
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreLightning White

Lightning White

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Diantha

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Canyon Cloud

Behr

Nearly identical

Lemon Lilly

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Enlightenment

Valspar

Nearly identical

Spring Pear White

PPG

Nearly identical

Pithed Lemon

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Moonbeam

Kilz

Very similar

Air .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

Carambola

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Oyster White

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Bavarian Cream

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Bavarian Cream

#FFF9DD

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AFD65C

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Bavarian Cream

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Bavarian Cream

Complement

Imagination

Bavarian Cream Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Shady

Trim

This Color

Accent

Bay Leaf

Pop

Flame

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Green Mirror

Trim

This Color

Accent

Emerald Ring

Pop

Cabaret

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Ice Palace

Trim

This Color

Accent

Crashing Waves

Pop

Kinetic Energy

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Bavarian Cream.

Beaming Sun

Dunn-Edwards · DE5218

#FFF8DF

White Beach

Dunn-Edwards · DE5371

#FFF6D9

Magnolia

Dunn-Edwards · DEW322

#FFF9E4

Sweet Frosting

Dunn-Edwards · DE5189

#FFF8E4

Antique Lace

Dunn-Edwards · DE6162

#FDF2DB

Malibu Sun

Dunn-Edwards · DE5190

#FFF2D9

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Barcelona White

Valspar · 7003-14

#EDE6D1

Camel

Behr · 350F-5

#D4C081

Meadow Flower Yellow

PPG · 66YY 77/407

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Oxide Brass

Dutch Boy · 222-4DB

#D9C661

Frosted Green Grape

PPG · 90YY 67/117

#D9D8C2

Frog Green

Vista Paint · 0779

#C3CD79

Bavarian Cream — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Bavarian Cream have?
Bavarian Cream by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Bavarian Cream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bavarian Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bavarian Cream are Lightning White by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Diantha by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Pale Straw by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bavarian Cream'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 Bavarian Cream?
Bavarian Cream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 94.2, 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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