Breath of Spring DE5478 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E9E1A7, estimated LRV 74 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Candle Glow from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #E9E1A7 · DE5478
Breath of Spring
74%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Breath of Spring Technical Profile
HEX Code#E9E1A7
RGB233, 225, 167
Estimated LRV74.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Breath of Spring
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Breath of Spring
#E9E1A7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2BE74
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Breath of Spring
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Breath of Spring 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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Breath of Spring — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Breath of Spring have?
Breath of Spring by Dunn-Edwards 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 Breath of Spring from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Breath of Spring are Candle Glow by PPG (a close digital match), Shimmering Green by Kilz (a close digital match), Autumn Fern by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Breath of Spring'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 Breath of Spring?
Breath of Spring has a estimated lightness value of 74.0, 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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