Yellow Wax Pepper PPU9-13 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #EDE4B9, LRV 77 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lime Chiffon from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EDE4B9 · PPU9-13
Yellow Wax Pepper
77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Yellow Wax Pepper Technical Profile
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Yellow Wax Pepper in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Yellow Wax Pepper in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrYellow Wax Pepper
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyLime Chiffon
Lime Chiffon
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Chamber Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Heart of Palm
Valspar
Nearly identical
Slices Of Happy
PPG
Nearly identical
Bermuda Son
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bermuda Son
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sandy Shore
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Moonraker
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Peeled Cucumber
Kilz
Very similar
Aspire .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Yellow Wax Pepper
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Yellow Wax Pepper
#EDE4B9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6BD75
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Yellow Wax Pepper
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Yellow Wax Pepper 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 Yellow Wax Pepper.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Yellow Wax Pepper — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Yellow Wax Pepper have?
Yellow Wax Pepper 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 Yellow Wax Pepper in your own space before committing.
What colors match Yellow Wax Pepper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Yellow Wax Pepper are Lime Chiffon by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Chamber Yellow by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Heart of Palm by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Yellow Wax Pepper'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 Yellow Wax Pepper?
Yellow Wax Pepper has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.0, 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 Yellow Wax Pepper's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.