Hint of Spring DE5512 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFFDDD, estimated LRV 97 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sun Glint from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #FFFDDD · DE5512
Hint of Spring
97%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Hint of Spring Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFFDDD
RGB255, 253, 221
Estimated LRV96.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Hint of Spring
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hint of Spring
#FFFDDD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0D65C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hint of Spring
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hint of Spring 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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Hint of Spring — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hint of Spring have?
Hint of Spring 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 Hint of Spring from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hint of Spring are Sun Glint by Behr (a close digital match), Glow (w-b-310) by Behr (a close digital match), Cosmic Dust by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Hint of Spring'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 Hint of Spring?
Hint of Spring has a estimated lightness value of 96.7, 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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