Candle in the Wind DE5442 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F9EBBF, LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Home and Hearth from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F9EBBF · DE5442
Candle in the Wind
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Candle in the Wind Technical Profile
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Candle in the Wind in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Candle in the Wind 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 in the Wind
Nearly identical
Vista PaintHome and Hearth
Home and Hearth
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Emma
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dandelion Tea
Behr
Nearly identical
Champagne Dance
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lemon Ice
PPG
Nearly identical
Butter Milk
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Grain .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Lemon Parsnips
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sticky Note
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lemon Chiffon
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Candle in the Wind
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Candle in the Wind
#F9EBBF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1CC66
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Candle in the Wind
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Candle in the Wind 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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Candle in the Wind — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Candle in the Wind have?
Candle in the Wind by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 in the Wind in your own space before committing.
What colors match Candle in the Wind from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Candle in the Wind are Home and Hearth by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Emma by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Lemon Bubble by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Candle in the Wind'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 in the Wind?
Candle in the Wind has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 83.3, 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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