Ref. #FEF6BE · DE5463
Yellow Yarn
91%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Yellow Yarn Technical Profile
What color is Yellow Yarn? It's a very light cool yellow with the hex code #FEF6BE. Colors similar to Yellow Yarn include Hirshfield's Yellow Blitz, Behr Meringue, Vista Paint Yellow Blitz. Yellow Yarn has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 91, Yellow Yarn 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 Yellow Yarn 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.
Colors Similar to Yellow Yarn
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Yellow Yarn
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Yellow Yarn
#FEF6BE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8D45E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Yellow Yarn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Yellow Yarn 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 Yellow Yarn.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Yellow Yarn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Yellow Yarn have?
Yellow Yarn by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Yellow Yarn from other brands?
The closest matches are Yellow Blitz by Hirshfield's (#FDF4BB), Meringue by Behr (#FEF5BA), Yellow Blitz by Vista Paint (#FBF3B9). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Yellow Yarn?
Yellow Yarn has an LRV of 90.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Yellow Yarn's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.