Early Harvest DE5542 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B9BE82, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #B9BE82 · DE5542
Early Harvest
49%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Early Harvest Technical Profile
HEX Code#B9BE82
RGB185, 190, 130
Estimated LRV48.8
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#BCBE84
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#BCC287
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#BDC389
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#BEBD7F
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Colors That Work With Early Harvest
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Early Harvest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Early Harvest are Burnished Green by Kilz (a close digital match), Misty Valley by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Misty Valley by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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