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Easter Morn 5

Dulux

The Analysis

Easter Morn 5 is a high-luminosity yellow that acts as a light amplifier, reflecting significant amounts of natural light back into a space. With an LRV of 76.85, it effectively pushes walls outward, making compact or dim rooms feel significantly more open and airy.

This colour works best as a main wall tone in areas where you want to promote social interaction or activity. It serves as a bright, clean backdrop that prevents a room from feeling stark or clinical.

LRV 77

History & Origin

This yellow evokes the classic, cheerful palettes used in early 20th-century country cottages and traditional kitchens. It remains a timeless choice that feels both nostalgic and fresh depending on your furniture selection.

Undertonewarm-green
FamilyYellow

How to Use It

It excels in kitchens, breakfast nooks, or home offices where you need a boost of productivity and warmth. Pair it with light oak or walnut wood tones and matte black hardware to ground the space and keep it from feeling too yellow.

The Mood

This shade provides an energizing, optimistic atmosphere that feels inherently sunny and welcoming. Because it leans warm, it helps create a cheery environment, even on overcast days, making it an excellent choice for functional living spaces.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

Brand Matches

Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.

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    Benjamin Moore · 170

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    Valspar · 8002-25C

  • Vanilla Sundae

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  • Lemon Chiffon 4

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  • Pecan Cream

    Valspar · 3006-4B

Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

  • Natural
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening
  • Overcast
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