Lemon Macaron DEFD27 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E9D276, LRV 65 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Funky Yellow from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E9D276 · DEFD27
Lemon Macaron
65%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Lemon Macaron Technical Profile
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Lemon Macaron in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lemon Macaron 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 Macaron
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsFunky Yellow
Funky Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Twined
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Golden Bell
PPG
Nearly identical
Seth's Smile
Valspar
Nearly identical
Beeswax .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Yellow Tone
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Australian Outlook
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sea Kelp
Behr
Very similar
Chilled Chardonnay
Kilz
Very similar
Glistening
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Light Ivory
RAL
Very similar
Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lemon Macaron
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lemon Macaron
#E9D276
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABC56D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lemon Macaron
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lemon Macaron 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
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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 Macaron — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lemon Macaron have?
Lemon Macaron 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 Macaron in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lemon Macaron from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lemon Macaron are Funky Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Twined by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Golden Bell by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lemon Macaron'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 Macaron?
Lemon Macaron has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 64.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lemon Macaron's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.