Chickadee DE5403 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFF47C, LRV 87 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Upbeat from Behr (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFF47C · DE5403
Chickadee
87%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Chickadee Technical Profile
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Chickadee in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chickadee in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsChickadee
Very similar
BehrUpbeat
Upbeat
Behr
Very similar
Lemon Peel
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lemon Peel
Vista Paint
Very similar
Citrus Punch
PPG
Very similar
Wild Daffodil
Valspar
Very similar
Banana Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Tinker Belles
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Liming
Kilz
Visible difference
Fun Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Zinc Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chickadee
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chickadee
#FFF47C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chickadee
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chickadee 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 Chickadee.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chickadee — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chickadee have?
Chickadee 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 Chickadee in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chickadee from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chickadee are Upbeat by Behr (a very close match), Lemon Peel by Hirshfield's (a very close match), Bicycle Yellow by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Chickadee'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 Chickadee?
Chickadee has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 87.4, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Chickadee's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.