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Dunn-Edwards Hint of Spring

DE5512 · #FFFDDD · LRV 96.7

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Barely Yellow is a 95% match

Hint of Spring (DE5512) is a light yellow from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 96.7 (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 (95% match).

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LRV

96.7 · Very light

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

DE5512

HEX

#FFFDDD

RGB

255, 253, 221

HSL

56°, 100%, 93%

Family

Yellows

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Hint of Spring FAQ

What undertone does Hint of Spring have?

Hint of Spring 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 Hint of Spring?

Hint of Spring has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 96.7 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 Hint of Spring in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Barely Yellow (2025-70), 95%; Behr: Admiration (P340-1), 93%; Glidden: Oyster Cracker (PPG1108-1), 91%; PPG: Blonde Beauty (PPG1213-2), 90%; Valspar: Cream Puff (V016-1), 89%; Sherwin-Williams: Carambola (SW 9667), 87%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Pineapple Cream (HGSW1668), 85%; Farrow & Ball: Tallow (No. 203), 84%. 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 Hint of Spring?

The HEX code of Hint of Spring (DE5512) is #FFFDDD, RGB 255, 253, 221. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.