Dandelion DE5417 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FCE974, LRV 80 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bicycle Yellow from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FCE974 · DE5417
Dandelion
80%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Dandelion Technical Profile
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Dandelion in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dandelion in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsDandelion
Nearly identical
BehrBicycle Yellow
Bicycle Yellow
Behr
Nearly identical
Summer Yellow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lemon Peel
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sunburst
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wild Daffodil
Valspar
Nearly identical
Citrus Punch
PPG
Nearly identical
Tinker Belles
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Liming
Kilz
Visible difference
Fun Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Ivory
RAL
Visible difference
Beeswax .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dandelion
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dandelion
#FCE974
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9D45E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dandelion
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dandelion 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 Dandelion.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dandelion — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dandelion have?
Dandelion 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 Dandelion in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dandelion from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dandelion are Bicycle Yellow by Behr (a near-identical match), Summer Yellow by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Daffodil Yellow by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dandelion'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 Dandelion?
Dandelion has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 80.2, 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 Dandelion's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.