Sonoma Chardonnay adds visible warmth and energy — works well in north-facing rooms that need a lift and in spaces where cheerful is the goal. At LRV 60 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Skip it in north-facing rooms with cool light, where yellows can read acidic or greenish rather than cheerful.
Ref. #DDCB91 · DET471
Sonoma Chardonnay
60%LRV Value
Sonoma Chardonnay Technical Profile
What color is Dunn-Edwards Sonoma Chardonnay (DET471)? It's a light warm yellow — hex #DDCB91, LRV 60. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Sonoma Chardonnay is Dutch Boy Glimmer of Green — a near-identical match on the wall, with Benjamin Moore Mother Earth and Benjamin Moore Artichoke Hearts also close. At LRV 60, Sonoma Chardonnay 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. At mid saturation, this color sits at a flexible mid-point — bold enough to anchor a room without dominating, and pairs cleanly with both crisp and creamy whites. Under 2700K warm bulbs Sonoma Chardonnay 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. At mid saturation the lighting shift is moderate but real — sample under both warm-bulb evening light and cool-daylight morning light before committing.
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Colors Similar to Sonoma Chardonnay
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sonoma Chardonnay
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
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Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
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Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Sonoma Chardonnay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sonoma Chardonnay 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 Sonoma Chardonnay.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sonoma Chardonnay — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Sonoma Chardonnay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sonoma Chardonnay are Glimmer of Green by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Mother Earth by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Artichoke Hearts by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Sonoma Chardonnay's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Sonoma Chardonnay?
Sonoma Chardonnay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Sonoma Chardonnay depends on the room. Here's how to choose.