Candle in the Wind DE5442 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F9EBBF, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #F9EBBF · DE5442
Candle in the Wind
83%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Candle in the Wind Technical Profile
HEX Code#F9EBBF
RGB249, 235, 191
Estimated LRV83.3
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Home and Hearth
Vista Paint
#FAEBBF
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Emma
Hirshfield's
#F9EABB
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Dandelion Tea
Behr
#F7EAC1
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Champagne Dance
Valspar
#F9ECC3
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Lemon Ice
PPG
#FCEFC1
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Butter Milk
Benjamin Moore
#FCECC2
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Grain .01
Colorhouse
#FFF0C2
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Lemon Parsnips
Dutch Boy
#F3E5BC
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Sticky Note
Kilz
#FBEFBF
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Lemon Chiffon
Sherwin-Williams
#F5E5BC
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Colors That Work With Candle in the Wind
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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
Digital 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Emma by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Lemon Bubble by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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