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Dunn-Edwards Dandelion
DE5417 · #FCE974 · LRV ~80.2
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Sunburst (~91% proximity)Dandelion (DE5417) is a light yellow from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 80.2 (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 Sunburst (~91% proximity).
Closest tone to Dandelion in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
80.2 · Very light
Temperature
Warm
Code
DE5417
HEX
#FCE974
RGB
252, 233, 116
HSL
52°, 96%, 72%
Family
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Dandelion FAQ
What is the LRV of Dandelion?
Dandelion has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 80.2 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 Dandelion in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Sunburst (2023-40), ~91% proximity; Valspar: Wild Daffodil (8001-25C), ~89% proximity; PPG: Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4), ~88% proximity; Glidden: Citrus Punch (PPG1212-5), ~87% proximity; Behr: Solar Energy (P310-5), ~83% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Twist (SW 6909), ~80% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Funky Yellow (HGSW6913), ~78% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Babouche (No. 223), ~64% 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 Dandelion?
The HEX code of Dandelion (DE5417) is #FCE974, RGB 252, 233, 116. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.