Breath of Spring DE5478 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E9E1A7, 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.
Ref. #E9E1A7 · DE5478
Breath of Spring
74%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Breath of Spring Technical Profile
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Breath of Spring in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Breath of Spring in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBreath of Spring
Nearly identical
PPGCandle Glow
Candle Glow
PPG
Nearly identical
Shimmering Green
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sunny Side Up
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lemon Appeal
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lemon Appeal
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Spring Revival
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Rainforest Dew
Behr
Nearly identical
Laughing Liam
Valspar
Very similar
Springtime
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Aspire .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Ivory
RAL
Very similar
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Breath of Spring
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
Pure 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Breath of Spring in your own space before committing.
What colors match Breath of Spring from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Breath of Spring are Candle Glow by PPG (a near-identical match), Shimmering Green by Kilz (a near-identical match), Autumn Fern by Kilz (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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