Ref. #F6EFC5 · DE5477
Fresh Honeydew
85%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Fresh Honeydew Technical Profile
What color is Fresh Honeydew? It's a very light cool yellow with the hex code #F6EFC5. Colors similar to Fresh Honeydew include Benjamin Moore Light of the Moon, PPG Silk Star, Benjamin Moore Lemon Souffl. Fresh Honeydew has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 85, Fresh Honeydew 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 Fresh Honeydew 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 Fresh Honeydew
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Light of the Moon
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Silk Star
PPG
Nearly identical
Pure Laughter
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Summer Morning
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bermuda Son
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pineapple Cream
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Yellow Taffy
Kilz
Nearly identical
Custard Cream
Behr
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fresh Honeydew
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fresh Honeydew
#F6EFC5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6C66C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fresh Honeydew
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fresh Honeydew 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 Fresh Honeydew.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fresh Honeydew — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fresh Honeydew have?
Fresh Honeydew by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Fresh Honeydew from other brands?
The closest matches are Light of the Moon by Benjamin Moore (#F8F1C6), Silk Star by PPG (#F5EEC6), Lemon Souffl by Benjamin Moore (#F9F1C5). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Fresh Honeydew?
Fresh Honeydew has an LRV of 85.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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