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Benjamin Moore Early Dawn

338 · #FAF1BB · LRV 86.8

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Gentle Yellow is a 97% match

Early Dawn (338) is a light yellow from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 86.8 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Gentle Yellow (97% match).

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LRV

86.8 · Very light

Temperature

Warm

Code

338

HEX

#FAF1BB

RGB

250, 241, 187

HSL

51°, 86%, 86%

Family

Yellows

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Early Dawn FAQ

What is the LRV of Early Dawn?

Early Dawn has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 86.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark.

What is the closest match to Early Dawn in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Gentle Yellow (DE5421), 97%; PPG: Butter (PPG1213-3), 97%; Glidden: Butter (PPG1213-3), 96%; Behr: Invigorating (P340-2), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Icy Lemonade (SW 1667), 94%; Valspar: Chia (V020-1), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Moonraker (HGSW6701), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow (No. 233), 85%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Early Dawn?

The HEX code of Early Dawn (338) is #FAF1BB, RGB 250, 241, 187. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.