Dandelion DE5417 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FCE974, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #FCE974 · DE5417
Dandelion
80%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Dandelion Technical Profile
HEX Code#FCE974
RGB252, 233, 116
Estimated LRV80.2
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to Dandelion
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Bicycle Yellow
Behr
#FDEA74
Close digital match
Summer Yellow
Vista Paint
#FFEB7A
Close digital match
Lemon Peel
Hirshfield's
#FFED80
Close digital match
Sunburst
Benjamin Moore
#FBE567
Close digital match
Wild Daffodil
Valspar
#F5E47A
Close digital match
Citrus Punch
PPG
#FDEA83
Close digital match
Tinker Belles
Dutch Boy
#FDED98
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Liming
Kilz
#E1DD73
Visible digital difference
Fun Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
#F7E594
Visible digital difference
Ivory
RAL
#E1CC4F
Visible digital difference
Beeswax .04
Colorhouse
#E0CD74
Visible digital difference
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
#F7E29D
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Dandelion
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Dandelion from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dandelion are Bicycle Yellow by Behr (a close digital match), Summer Yellow by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Daffodil Yellow by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Dandelion's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.