Break of Day DE5394 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFFABD, LRV 93 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Natural Light from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFFABD · DE5394
Break of Day
93%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Break of Day Technical Profile
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Break of Day in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Break of Day in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBreak of Day
Nearly identical
BehrNatural Light
Natural Light
Behr
Nearly identical
Yellow Blitz
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Yellow Blitz
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Fun in the Sun
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Gin Fizz
PPG
Very similar
Warm Summer
Valspar
Very similar
Lime Song
Kilz
Very similar
Aspire .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Icy Lemonade
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Spring Onion
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Break of Day
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Break of Day
#FFFABD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Break of Day
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Break of Day 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Break of Day — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Break of Day have?
Break of Day by Dunn-Edwards 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 Break of Day in your own space before committing.
What colors match Break of Day from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Break of Day are Natural Light by Behr (a near-identical match), Meringue by Behr (a near-identical match), Moon Dance by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Break of Day'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 Break of Day?
Break of Day has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 93.3, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Break of Day's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.