Dusky Moon DE5526 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #EDECD7, LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Olivetint from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EDECD7 · DE5526
Dusky Moon
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dusky Moon Technical Profile
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Dusky Moon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dusky Moon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsDusky Moon
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreOlivetint
Olivetint
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Hidden Paradise
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Amazon Breeze
Behr
Nearly identical
Queen Anne's Lace
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sun Hat
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Crème de Menthe
Valspar
Nearly identical
Whitewash
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Healing Springs
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cake Batter
PPG
Nearly identical
Imagine .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
James White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grey White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dusky Moon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dusky Moon
#EDECD7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9BB082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dusky Moon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dusky Moon 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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Dusky Moon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dusky Moon have?
Dusky Moon by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Dusky Moon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dusky Moon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dusky Moon are Olivetint by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Hidden Paradise by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Amazon Breeze by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dusky Moon'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 Dusky Moon?
Dusky Moon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 82.9, 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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