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Dunn-Edwards Parmesan

DE5400 · #FFFFDD · LRV ~98

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Barely Yellow (~94% proximity)

Parmesan (DE5400) is a light yellow from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV 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 tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Barely Yellow (~94% proximity).

Closest tone to Parmesan in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

98 · Very light

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Parmesan in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Barely Yellow (2025-70), ~94% proximity; Behr: Admiration (P340-1), ~92% proximity; Glidden: Oyster Cracker (PPG1108-1), ~89% proximity; PPG: Blonde Beauty (PPG1213-2), ~89% proximity; Valspar: Whipped Mint (6006-7A), ~87% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Daybreak (SW 6700), ~85% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Pineapple Cream (HGSW1668), ~84% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Tallow (No. 203), ~82% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.