Egg Nog DE5422 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FDEA9F, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #FDEA9F · DE5422
Egg Nog
82%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Egg Nog Technical Profile
HEX Code#FDEA9F
RGB253, 234, 159
Estimated LRV82.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Egg Nog
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Egg Nog from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Egg Nog are Sweet As Honey by Behr (a close digital match), Lemon Souffle by Behr (a close digital match), Lively Yellow by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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