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Dunn-Edwards Leaf BudDE5514 · #EFF19D · LRV 77

Leaf Bud reads as a warm yellow tone — very light — near-white, broadens small spaces. The notes below cover the color's details, what Dunn-Edwards DE5514 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUNN-EDWARDS LEAF BUD
RGB 239, 241, 157LRV 77

Color spec

BrandDunn-Edwards
NameLeaf Bud
SKUDE5514
Hex#EFF19D
RGB239, 241, 157
HSL61°, 75%, 78%
LRV77
Undertonewarm yellow tone
FamilyYellow
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About Dunn-Edwards Leaf Bud

Leaf Bud is very light — LRV 77, close to white. It opens up small or dim rooms and keeps walls feeling airy. Its yellow undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In north light it can read slightly cooler; a warm white trim alongside keeps it from going clinical.

Leaf Bud shines on ceilings, trim and in small or low-light rooms where you need to stretch the light — and as a calm whole-home backdrop. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.

Closest matches by brand

9 brands within ΔE 5

The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all yellow from that brand.

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.86
All yellow at Behr →
P340-2 · #F0F6A8 · ΔE 1.86 · LRV 87
P320-3 · #F3EE99 · ΔE 1.91 · LRV 83
P330-2 · #F2EDA6 · ΔE 2.88 · LRV 82
P300-3 · #FDF19B · ΔE 3.81 · LRV 86

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.69
All yellow at Benjamin Moore →
2025-50 · #F0F09F · ΔE 0.69 · LRV 83
2026-50 · #E7EFA0 · ΔE 1.97 · LRV 81
2022-50 · #FFF19F · ΔE 4.36 · LRV 81
2023-50 · #FEF0A1 · ΔE 4.42 · LRV 86

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.22
All yellow at Valspar →
8001-25B · #F9EC9F · ΔE 4.22 · LRV 83

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.22
All yellow at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1216-4 · #EAEBA8 · ΔE 3.22 · LRV 80
PPG1213-5 · #F7EA97 · ΔE 4.14 · LRV 81
PPG1213-4 · #F4EDAD · ΔE 4.29 · LRV 83
PPG1212-4 · #F6EAA2 · ΔE 4.36 · LRV 81

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.79
All yellow at Glidden →
PPG1216-4 · #EBECA7 · ΔE 2.79 · LRV 80
66YY 77/407 · #F2EA98 · ΔE 2.88 · LRV 77
PPG1212-4 · #F6EBA1 · ΔE 3.91 · LRV 82
PPG1213-5 · #F8EB97 · ΔE 4.1 · LRV 82

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.52
All yellow at Farrow & Ball →
NO. CB1 · #E0E39A · ΔE 3.52 · LRV 73
NO. 9802 · #EBE393 · ΔE 3.75 · LRV 75

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.87
All yellow at Diamond Vogel →
0848 · #FEEE99 · ΔE 4.87 · LRV 85

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.1
All yellow at Hirshfield's →
0848 · #FFF29D · ΔE 4.1 · LRV 82
0840 · #FFF1A5 · ΔE 4.59 · LRV 82

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.1
All yellow at Kompozit →
0848 · #FFF29D · ΔE 4.1 · LRV 87
0840 · #FFF1A5 · ΔE 4.59 · LRV 87

Similar Dunn-Edwards colors

closest in the Dunn-Edwards deck

The nearest shades to Leaf Bud within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

DE5464 · LRV 76
DE5471 · LRV 75
DE5409 · LRV 80
DE5556 · LRV 74
DE5339 · LRV 82
DE5395 · LRV 83

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #EFF19D in HSL space. Pair Leaf Bud with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#EFF19D + #9F9DF1
TRIADIC
#EFF19D · #9DEFF1 · #F19DEF
ANALOGOUS
#F1C99D · #EFF19D · #C5F19D

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.18:1fail
Sample text on black
17.74:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Dunn-Edwards Leaf Bud Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Leaf Bud from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DE5514 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Behr Equivalent of Leaf Bud

Behr's nearest match is Lily Bulb (P320-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 83 vs 77) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Leaf Bud without repainting risk. See the full Lily Bulb swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Leaf Bud

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Leaf Bud is Lemon Freeze (2025-50). At ΔE 0.69 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 83 vs 77). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Lemon Freeze and you'll get the same color. See the full Lemon Freeze swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Leaf Bud

Valspar has no exact twin of Leaf Bud. The nearest is East of the Sun (8001-25B) at ΔE 4.22 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 83 vs 77). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full East of the Sun swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Leaf Bud

PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Leaf Bud. The nearest is Calabash (PPG1213-5) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 81 vs 77). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Calabash swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Leaf Bud

At Glidden, the closest color to Leaf Bud is Meadow Flower Yellow (66YY 77/407) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 77 vs 77) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Meadow Flower Yellow swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Leaf Bud

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Leaf Bud. The nearest is Butterweed (NO. 9802) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 75 vs 77). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Butterweed swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Leaf Bud

Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Leaf Bud. The nearest is Yellow Tail (0848) at ΔE 4.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 85 vs 77). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Yellow Tail swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Leaf Bud

Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Leaf Bud. The nearest is Yellow Tail (0848) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 82 vs 77). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Yellow Tail swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Leaf Bud

Kompozit has no exact twin of Leaf Bud. The nearest is Yellow Tail (0848) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 87 vs 77). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Yellow Tail swatch →

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