Poetic Yellow DE5393 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFFED7, estimated LRV 97 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pina Colada from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #FFFED7 · DE5393
Poetic Yellow
97%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Poetic Yellow Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFFED7
RGB255, 254, 215
Estimated LRV97.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Poetic Yellow
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Poetic Yellow
#FFFED7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9CD65C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Poetic Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Poetic Yellow Room Palettes
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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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Poetic Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Poetic Yellow have?
Poetic Yellow 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 Poetic Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Poetic Yellow are Pina Colada by Behr (a close digital match), Effervescent by Behr (a close digital match), Flashpoint by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Poetic Yellow'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 Poetic Yellow?
Poetic Yellow has a estimated lightness value of 97.0, 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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