Ref. #FDEA9F · DE5422
Egg Nog
82%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Egg Nog Technical Profile
What color is Egg Nog? It's a very light cool yellow with the hex code #FDEA9F. Colors similar to Egg Nog include Behr Sweet As Honey, Behr Lemon Souffle, Behr Lively Yellow. Egg Nog has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 82, Egg Nog reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Egg Nog reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Egg Nog
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Sweet As Honey
Behr
Nearly identical
Little Angel
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lemon Twist
Valspar
Nearly identical
Scene Stealer
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Scene Stealer
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Twinkle Little Star
PPG
Nearly identical
Fun Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tinker Belles
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Egg Nog
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Egg Nog
#FDEA9F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1D45E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Egg Nog
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Egg Nog 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 Egg Nog.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Egg Nog — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Egg Nog have?
Egg Nog by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Egg Nog from other brands?
The closest matches are Sweet As Honey by Behr (#FEECA1), Lemon Souffle by Behr (#FEECA1), Lively Yellow by Behr (#FEECA2). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Egg Nog?
Egg Nog has an LRV of 82.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Egg Nog's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.