Fine Linen DE5470 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FAF5C3, LRV 90 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Garlic Clove from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FAF5C3 · DE5470
Fine Linen
90%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Fine Linen Technical Profile
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Fine Linen in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fine Linen in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsFine Linen
Nearly identical
BehrGarlic Clove
Garlic Clove
Behr
Nearly identical
Butter
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sunshiny
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
August Moon
PPG
Nearly identical
Lime Song
Kilz
Nearly identical
Banana Custard
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Warm Summer
Valspar
Very similar
Sprout .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Spring Onion
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Springtime
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fine Linen
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fine Linen
#FAF5C3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2CD65
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fine Linen
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fine Linen 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 Fine Linen.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fine Linen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fine Linen have?
Fine Linen 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 Fine Linen in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fine Linen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fine Linen are Garlic Clove by Behr (a near-identical match), Butter by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Twinkle by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fine Linen'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 Fine Linen?
Fine Linen has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 89.6, 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 Fine Linen's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.