Zesty Yellow DEFD25 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D9CC64, LRV 59 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Force Of Nature from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D9CC64 · DEFD25
Zesty Yellow
59%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Zesty Yellow Technical Profile
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Zesty Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Zesty Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsZesty Yellow
Nearly identical
PPGForce Of Nature
Force Of Nature
PPG
Nearly identical
Soupy Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Frolic
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sea Kelp
Behr
Very similar
Yellow Tone
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Matcha
Valspar
Very similar
Beeswax .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Australian Outlook
Vista Paint
Very similar
Ivory
RAL
Very similar
Liming
Kilz
Very similar
Yellow Umbrella
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Zesty Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Zesty Yellow
#D9CC64
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A1BE74
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Zesty Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Zesty Yellow 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 Zesty Yellow.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Zesty Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Zesty Yellow have?
Zesty Yellow by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Zesty Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Zesty Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Zesty Yellow are Force Of Nature by PPG (a near-identical match), Soupy Green by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Frolic by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Zesty 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 Zesty Yellow?
Zesty Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.9, 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.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Zesty Yellow's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.