Lemongrass PPU6-18 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C5A559, LRV 40 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Exotic Yellow from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C5A559 · PPU6-18
Lemongrass
40%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Lemongrass Technical Profile
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Lemongrass in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lemongrass in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrLemongrass
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyExotic Yellow
Exotic Yellow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lemon Slice
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Glorious Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Lemon Slice
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Antiquity
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sand Yellow
RAL
Nearly identical
Beeswax .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Leap of Faith
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Golden Avocado
Valspar
Very similar
Summer Chartreuse
Kilz
Very similar
Underbrush
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lemongrass
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lemongrass
#C5A559
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAB77B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lemongrass
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lemongrass Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Lemongrass.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lemongrass — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lemongrass have?
Lemongrass by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Lemongrass in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lemongrass from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lemongrass are Exotic Yellow by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Lemon Slice by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sunshine Yellow by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lemongrass's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Lemongrass?
Lemongrass has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lemongrass's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.