Hint of Spring by Dunn-Edwards paint color
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Hint of Spring

97%LRV Value
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Hint of Spring Technical Profile

What color is Hint of Spring? It's a very light cool yellow with the hex code #FFFDDD. Colors similar to Hint of Spring include Behr Sun Glint, Behr Glow (w-b-310), Behr Cosmic Dust. Hint of Spring has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 97, Hint of Spring 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 Hint of Spring 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.

HEX Code#FFFDDD
RGB255, 253, 221
LRV96.7
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors Similar to Hint of Spring

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Sun Glint

Behr

Nearly identical

Barely Yellow

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Enlightenment

Valspar

Very similar

Golden Season

Vista Paint

Very similar

Frozen Banana

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Oyster Cracker

PPG

Very similar

Moonbeam

Kilz

Very similar

Air .04

Colorhouse

Very similar
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Hint of Spring

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Hint of Spring

#FFFDDD

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A0D65C

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Star Dust

Complement

Calm Water

Hint of Spring Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Shady

Trim

This Color

Accent

Bay Leaf

Pop

Jackpot

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Green Mirror

Trim

This Color

Accent

Spring Garden

Pop

Purple Pride

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Ice Palace

Trim

This Color

Accent

Rainy Lake

Pop

Starstruck

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Hint of Spring.

Pale Morning

Dunn-Edwards · DE5547

#FCFCDA

Beaming Sun

Dunn-Edwards · DE5218

#FFF8DF

Warm Light

Dunn-Edwards · DE5302

#FFF9D8

White Beach

Dunn-Edwards · DE5371

#FFF6D9

Magnolia

Dunn-Edwards · DEW322

#FFF9E4

Sweet Frosting

Dunn-Edwards · DE5189

#FFF8E4

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Leaf .01

Colorhouse · Leaf-01

#D2D1AD

Milk And Honey

Kilz · LE190-01

#F6F1DE

Yellow Lupine

Vista Paint · C-807

#C9A948

Olive Tint

Hirshfield's · 390

#EFEBD7

Light Ivory

RAL · 1015

#E6D690

In Paradise

Kilz · LG210-01

#ECF1D3

Hint of Spring — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Hint of Spring have?
Hint of Spring by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Hint of Spring from other brands?
The closest matches are Sun Glint by Behr (#FBF9D8), Glow (w-b-310) by Behr (#F9F7D8), Cosmic Dust by Behr (#F8F6D7). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Hint of Spring?
Hint of Spring has an LRV of 96.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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