Yellow Wax Pepper by Behr paint color
Paint Color HQ
BrandsColorsInspirationBlogTools
Search colors...Sign in

Ref. #EDE4B9 · PPU9-13

Yellow Wax Pepper

77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Save

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.

Home/Behr/Yellow Wax Pepper

Yellow Wax Pepper Technical Profile

HEX Code#EDE4B9
RGB237, 228, 185
LRV77.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandBehr

Use this color

Generate PaletteCompare

Get this color

Buy at Home DepotSamples & supplies on Amazon
View official color on Behr →

Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.

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

Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.

Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Yellow Wax Pepper

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

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

Customize in Room VisualizerExplore full palette →

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

Base

Perfect Pear

Complement

Spring Bluebell

Yellow Wax Pepper Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Garnish

Pop

Sweet Mustard

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Pine Brook

Pop

Chakra

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Shipwreck

Pop

Canyon Iris

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Yellow Wax Pepper.

Tea Cookie

Behr · PPL-41

#F4E1C0

Ecru

Behr · PPL-76

#EBDDC3

Dandelion Tea

Behr · T15-9

#F7EAC1

Castle Ridge

Behr · PWN-41

#EADEC7

Dappled Sunlight

Behr · ECC-12-1

#F2E3C9

Cake Crumbs

Behr · S260-1A

#E8D4BB

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Shallow Valley

Valspar · 6011-9

#868E48

White Wing

Kilz · LJ260

#F4F3EE

Muslin White

PPG · 82YY 85/038

#F1EFE7

Daylilly Yellow

Vista Paint · 0859

#F9EFD0

Lemon Appeal

Vista Paint · 0798

#EEE2AC

Burwell Green

Benjamin Moore · CW-445

#C2B98D

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.

Explore More with Yellow Wax Pepper

See It on a Wall

Preview this color in a real room

How Much Paint?

Calculate gallons for your project

Browse yellow Colors

Explore more shades in this family

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 Yellow Wax Pepper's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.

Paint Color HQ

Architectural precision in every hue. Curating 26,000+ colors across 13 brands for modern spaces.

Directory

  • Sherwin-Williams
  • Benjamin Moore
  • Behr
  • PPG
  • Valspar
  • Dunn-Edwards
  • Farrow & Ball
  • All 13 Brands

Tools

  • Color Search
  • Compare Colors
  • Room Visualizer
  • Photo Color Identifier
  • Palette Generator
  • Paint Calculator
  • Embed Widget
  • Developer API

Resources

  • Blog
  • Inspiration Palettes
  • Discontinued Colors
  • Paint Color Statistics
  • FAQ

Company

  • About
  • Methodology
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

Color Families

WhiteOff-WhiteGrayBeigeNeutralBrownTanRedOrangeYellowGreenBluePurplePinkBlack

© 2026 Paint Color HQ. Color data is approximate. Always verify with physical samples before purchasing.