Candle Flame DE5416 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFF4A1, LRV 89 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pale Daffodil from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFF4A1 · DE5416
Candle Flame
89%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Candle Flame Technical Profile
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Candle Flame in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Candle Flame in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCandle Flame
Nearly identical
BehrPale Daffodil
Pale Daffodil
Behr
Nearly identical
Sundance
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Yellow Tail
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Yellow Tail
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Calabash
PPG
Nearly identical
Tinker Belles
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
East of the Sun
Valspar
Nearly identical
Yellow Green
Kilz
Very similar
Fun Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Aspire .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Light Ivory
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Candle Flame
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Candle Flame
#FFF4A1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Candle Flame
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Candle Flame 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 Candle Flame.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Candle Flame — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Candle Flame have?
Candle Flame 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 Candle Flame in your own space before committing.
What colors match Candle Flame from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Candle Flame are Pale Daffodil by Behr (a near-identical match), Sundance by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Yellow Tail by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Candle Flame'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 Candle Flame?
Candle Flame has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 88.5, 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 Candle Flame's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.