Ref. #E6DA78 · DE5472
Lustrous Yellow
68%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Lustrous Yellow Technical Profile
What color is Lustrous Yellow? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #E6DA78. Colors similar to Lustrous Yellow include Vista Paint Bold Gold, Benjamin Moore Yellow Finch, Behr Starfruit. Lustrous Yellow has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 68, Lustrous Yellow 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 Lustrous Yellow 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 Lustrous Yellow
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lustrous Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lustrous Yellow
#E6DA78
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2C36F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lustrous Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lustrous Yellow 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 Lustrous Yellow.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lustrous Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lustrous Yellow have?
Lustrous Yellow by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Lustrous Yellow from other brands?
The closest matches are Bold Gold by Vista Paint (#ECDF7A), Yellow Finch by Benjamin Moore (#EDDD72), Starfruit by Behr (#E4DC6E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Lustrous Yellow?
Lustrous Yellow has an LRV of 68.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lustrous Yellow's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.