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Pinch of Pearl

94%LRV Value
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Pinch of Pearl Technical Profile

What color is Pinch of Pearl? It's a very light warm yellow with the hex code #FFF8E3. Colors similar to Pinch of Pearl include Benjamin Moore White Vanilla, Hirshfield's God-given, Behr Glass Of Milk. Pinch of Pearl has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 94, Pinch of Pearl reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. 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 Pinch of Pearl 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.

HEX Code#FFF8E3
RGB255, 248, 227
LRV93.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors Similar to Pinch of Pearl

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

White Vanilla

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

God-given

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Glass Of Milk

Behr

Nearly identical

Buttered Up

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Line Dried

Valspar

Nearly identical

Snowflake

MPC

Nearly identical

Cream

RAL

Nearly identical

Milk And Honey

Kilz

Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Pinch of Pearl

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Pinch of Pearl

#FFF8E3

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B8D65C

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Pinch of Pearl

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Sweet Frosting

Complement

Diamond Light

Pinch of Pearl Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Shady

Trim

This Color

Accent

Bay Leaf

Pop

Flame

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Green Mirror

Trim

This Color

Accent

Emerald Ring

Pop

Bellflower

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Snow Peak

Trim

This Color

Accent

English River

Pop

Beautiful Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Pinch of Pearl.

Sweet Frosting

Dunn-Edwards · DE5189

#FFF8E4

Magnolia

Dunn-Edwards · DEW322

#FFF9E4

Beaming Sun

Dunn-Edwards · DE5218

#FFF8DF

Down Feathers

Dunn-Edwards · DE5273

#FFF9E7

Doeskin

Dunn-Edwards · DE5203

#FFF2E4

Stellar Light

Dunn-Edwards · DE5231

#FFF4DD

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 Ivory

RAL · 1015

#E6D690

In Paradise

Kilz · LG210-01

#ECF1D3

Prairie Dust

Behr · N330-2

#DFE1CE

Winding Vines

Benjamin Moore · 532

#918E56

Lemon Tint

Hirshfield's · 819

#FCF3CB

Sabo Garden

Hirshfield's · 402

#978D59

Pinch of Pearl — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Pinch of Pearl have?
Pinch of Pearl by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Pinch of Pearl from other brands?
The closest matches are White Vanilla by Benjamin Moore (#FDF5DF), God-given by Hirshfield's (#FAF4E0), Glass Of Milk by Behr (#FDF7E0). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pinch of Pearl?
Pinch of Pearl has an LRV of 93.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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