Chickadee DE5403 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFF47C, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #FFF47C · DE5403
Chickadee
87%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Chickadee Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFF47C
RGB255, 244, 124
Estimated LRV87.4
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Chickadee
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 estimated lightness value 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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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.