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Dunn-Edwards Parmesan

DE5400 · #FFFFDD · LRV 98

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Barely Yellow is a 94% match

Parmesan (DE5400) is a light yellow from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 98 (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 Benjamin Moore Barely Yellow (94% match).

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LRV

98 · Very light

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

DE5400

HEX

#FFFFDD

RGB

255, 255, 221

HSL

60°, 100%, 93%

Family

Yellows

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Parmesan FAQ

What undertone does Parmesan have?

Parmesan has no strong undertone: it reads as a light yellow. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Parmesan?

Parmesan has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 98 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 Parmesan in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Barely Yellow (2025-70), 94%; Behr: Admiration (P340-1), 92%; Glidden: Oyster Cracker (PPG1108-1), 89%; PPG: Blonde Beauty (PPG1213-2), 89%; Valspar: Whipped Mint (6006-7A), 87%; Sherwin-Williams: Daybreak (SW 6700), 85%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Pineapple Cream (HGSW1668), 84%; Farrow & Ball: Tallow (No. 203), 82%. 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 Parmesan?

The HEX code of Parmesan (DE5400) is #FFFFDD, RGB 255, 255, 221. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.