Early Morning Sun 54YY 85/291 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #FCECB4, estimated LRV 84 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Simon Says from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #FCECB4 · 54YY 85/291
Early Morning Sun
84%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Early Morning Sun Technical Profile
HEX Code#FCECB4
RGB252, 236, 180
Estimated LRV84.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandPPG
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#FFEDB5
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#FBEDB3
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Gold Buttercup
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#FEECB6
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Benjamin Moore
#FEEFB3
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#FFECAF
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#FFEFBC
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#FBEFBB
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#F4E8B2
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#FDE9B4
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Colors That Work With Early Morning Sun
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Early Morning Sun
#FCECB4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2D161
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Early Morning Sun
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Early Morning Sun 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
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Early Morning Sun — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Early Morning Sun have?
Early Morning Sun by PPG has a neutral 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 Early Morning Sun from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Early Morning Sun are Simon Says by Valspar (a close digital match), Senegal Sun by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Gold Buttercup by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Early Morning Sun'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 Early Morning Sun?
Early Morning Sun has a estimated lightness value of 84.0, 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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