Surfboard Yellow P280-4 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FCDD78, LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tons of Sun from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FCDD78 · P280-4
Surfboard Yellow
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Surfboard Yellow Technical Profile
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Surfboard Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Surfboard Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSurfboard Yellow
Nearly identical
Vista PaintTons of Sun
Tons of Sun
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Broadway Lights
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ripe Pineapple
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Honey Glaze
Valspar
Nearly identical
Spinning Gold
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Yellow Rose
PPG
Nearly identical
Dalila
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Daffodil
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Glory Yellow
Kilz
Nearly identical
Aspire .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Surfboard Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Surfboard Yellow
#FCDD78
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4D45E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Surfboard Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Surfboard Yellow 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 Surfboard Yellow.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Surfboard Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Surfboard Yellow have?
Surfboard Yellow by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Surfboard Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Surfboard Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Surfboard Yellow are Tons of Sun by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Broadway Lights by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Broadway Lights by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Surfboard Yellow'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 Surfboard Yellow?
Surfboard Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Surfboard Yellow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.