Parmesan DE5400 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFFFDD, estimated LRV 98 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is White Hydrangea from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #FFFFDD · DE5400
Parmesan
98%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Parmesan Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFFFDD
RGB255, 255, 221
Estimated LRV98.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Parmesan
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Parmesan
#FFFFDD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99D65C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Parmesan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Parmesan 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
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Parmesan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Parmesan have?
Parmesan by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Parmesan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Parmesan are White Hydrangea by Behr (a close digital match), Sun Glint by Behr (a close digital match), Pina Colada by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Parmesan'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 Parmesan?
Parmesan has a estimated lightness value of 98.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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