Ref. #FED000 · 380B-7
Marigold
66%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Marigold Technical Profile
What color is Marigold? It's a light warm yellow with the hex code #FED000. Colors similar to Marigold include Dunn-Edwards Electric Glow, Hirshfield's Happy Face, Vista Paint Lemon Ole'. Marigold has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 66, Marigold sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Marigold reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Marigold
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Electric Glow
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Happy Face
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lemon Ole'
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sunshine
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Yellow Mustard
Valspar
Nearly identical
Traffic Yellow
RAL
Nearly identical
Confident Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Jonquil Yellow
MPC
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Marigold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Marigold
#FED000
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFD65B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Marigold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Marigold 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 Marigold.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Marigold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Marigold have?
Marigold by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Marigold from other brands?
The closest matches are Electric Glow by Dunn-Edwards (#FFD100), Happy Face by Hirshfield's (#FFD10B), Lemon Ole' by Vista Paint (#FFCF00). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Marigold?
Marigold has an LRV of 66.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Marigold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.