Egg Nog DE5422 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FDEA9F, LRV 82 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweet As Honey from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FDEA9F · DE5422
Egg Nog
82%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Egg Nog Technical Profile
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Egg Nog in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Egg Nog in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsEgg Nog
Nearly identical
BehrSweet As Honey
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
Rachel'S Smile
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Aspire .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Yellow Green
Kilz
Very similar
Light Ivory
RAL
Very similar
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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 sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Egg Nog in your own space before committing.
What colors match Egg Nog from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Egg Nog are Sweet As Honey by Behr (a near-identical match), Lemon Souffle by Behr (a near-identical match), Lively Yellow by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Egg Nog'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 Egg Nog?
Egg Nog has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 82.2, 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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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.