Precious Nectar DE5317 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFDE9C, LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Essentially Bright from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFDE9C · DE5317
Precious Nectar
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Precious Nectar Technical Profile
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Precious Nectar in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Precious Nectar in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsPrecious Nectar
Nearly identical
Vista PaintEssentially Bright
Essentially Bright
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Essentially Bright
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Toasted Wheat
Valspar
Nearly identical
La Luna Amarilla
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Melted Butter
Behr
Nearly identical
Suntan Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sun Faded
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Fresh Citrus
Kilz
Nearly identical
Honey Bee
PPG
Nearly identical
Aspire .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Precious Nectar
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Precious Nectar
#FFDE9C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C2D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Precious Nectar
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Precious Nectar 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 Precious Nectar.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Precious Nectar — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Precious Nectar have?
Precious Nectar by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Precious Nectar in your own space before committing.
What colors match Precious Nectar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Precious Nectar are Essentially Bright by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Essentially Bright by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Toasted Wheat by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Precious Nectar'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 Precious Nectar?
Precious Nectar has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.9, 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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