Lemon Curry DEFD26 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #BBA54F, LRV 38 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fresh Avocado from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BBA54F · DEFD26
Lemon Curry
38%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Lemon Curry Technical Profile
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Lemon Curry in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lemon Curry in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsLemon Curry
Nearly identical
KilzFresh Avocado
Fresh Avocado
Kilz
Nearly identical
Desert Moss
Behr
Nearly identical
Spice Market
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Rain Slicker
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
City Chartreuse
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rain Slicker
Vista Paint
Very similar
Woolen Mittens
PPG
Very similar
Ochre Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Exotic Yellow
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Beeswax .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Hep Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lemon Curry
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lemon Curry
#BBA54F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4B47E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lemon Curry
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lemon Curry 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 Lemon Curry.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lemon Curry — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lemon Curry have?
Lemon Curry by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Lemon Curry in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lemon Curry from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lemon Curry are Fresh Avocado by Kilz (a near-identical match), Desert Moss by Behr (a near-identical match), Spice Market by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lemon Curry'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 Lemon Curry?
Lemon Curry has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Lemon Curry's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.