Ref. #ECE6C8 · DE5498
Calla Lily
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Calla Lily Technical Profile
What color is Calla Lily? It's a light warm yellow with the hex code #ECE6C8. Colors similar to Calla Lily include Hirshfield's Garden Seat, Benjamin Moore Hawthorne Green, Benjamin Moore Sweet Cream. Calla Lily has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 79, Calla Lily reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Calla Lily reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Calla Lily
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Garden Seat
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Hawthorne Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pale Papyrus
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Navajo White
Behr
Nearly identical
Oyster White
RAL
Nearly identical
Desert Flower
Valspar
Nearly identical
Gold Dust Prl over Eagle Feather
MPC
Nearly identical
Carambola
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Calla Lily
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Calla Lily
#ECE6C8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3B77B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Calla Lily
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Calla Lily 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
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Calla Lily.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Calla Lily — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Calla Lily have?
Calla Lily by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Calla Lily from other brands?
The closest matches are Garden Seat by Hirshfield's (#EBE6C7), Hawthorne Green by Benjamin Moore (#EDE7C7), Sweet Cream by Benjamin Moore (#F0E9CB). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Calla Lily?
Calla Lily has an LRV of 78.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Calla Lily's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.