Early Harvest DE5542 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B9BE82, LRV 49 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Burnished Green from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B9BE82 · DE5542
Early Harvest
49%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Early Harvest Technical Profile
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Early Harvest in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Early Harvest in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsEarly Harvest
Nearly identical
KilzBurnished Green
Burnished Green
Kilz
Nearly identical
Misty Valley
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Misty Valley
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Jitterbug
PPG
Nearly identical
Sweet Daphne
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lime Lollipop
Behr
Nearly identical
Green Beige
RAL
Nearly identical
Cabbage Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Everglade Glen
Valspar
Very similar
Baby Bok Choy
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Leaf .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Early Harvest
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Early Harvest
#B9BE82
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#96AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Early Harvest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Early Harvest 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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Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Early Harvest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Early Harvest have?
Early Harvest 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 Early Harvest in your own space before committing.
What colors match Early Harvest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Early Harvest are Burnished Green by Kilz (a near-identical match), Misty Valley by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Misty Valley by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Early Harvest'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 Early Harvest?
Early Harvest has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 48.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Early Harvest's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.