Ref. #BCC09E · DE5535
Light Pine
51%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Light Pine Technical Profile
What color is Light Pine? It's a medium cool yellow with the hex code #BCC09E. Colors similar to Light Pine include Sherwin-Williams Recycled Glass, Benjamin Moore Burgess Green, Vista Paint Golden Shores. Light Pine has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 51, Light Pine sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 Light Pine 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 Light Pine
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Light Pine
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Light Pine
#BCC09E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#94AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Light Pine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Light Pine 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 Light Pine.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Light Pine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Light Pine have?
Light Pine by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Light Pine from other brands?
The closest matches are Recycled Glass by Sherwin-Williams (#BDC0A0), Burgess Green by Benjamin Moore (#BBBE9A), Golden Shores by Vista Paint (#BABD9A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Light Pine?
Light Pine has an LRV of 50.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Light Pine's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.