Surfboard Yellow P280-4 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FCDD78, estimated 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.
Behr · #FCDD78 · P280-4
Surfboard Yellow
74%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Surfboard Yellow Technical Profile
HEX Code#FCDD78
RGB252, 221, 120
Estimated LRV73.8
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Surfboard Yellow
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Tons of Sun
Vista Paint
#FBDC75
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Broadway Lights
Hirshfield's
#FFE07B
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Ripe Pineapple
Dunn-Edwards
#FFE07B
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Honey Glaze
Valspar
#FFDD7A
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Spinning Gold
Dutch Boy
#FFDC77
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Yellow Rose
PPG
#FFE27C
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Dalila
Benjamin Moore
#FFE282
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Daffodil
Sherwin-Williams
#FAD97A
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Glory Yellow
Kilz
#FFDF85
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Aspire .04
Colorhouse
#F0D181
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Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
#F7E29D
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Colors That Work With Surfboard Yellow
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Surfboard Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Surfboard Yellow are Tons of Sun by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Broadway Lights by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Broadway Lights by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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