Yellow Wax Pepper PPU9-13 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #EDE4B9, estimated 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.
Behr · #EDE4B9 · PPU9-13
Yellow Wax Pepper
77%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Yellow Wax Pepper Technical Profile
HEX Code#EDE4B9
RGB237, 228, 185
Estimated LRV77.0
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 Yellow Wax Pepper
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Lime Chiffon
Dutch Boy
#EEE4BA
Close digital match
Chamber Yellow
Benjamin Moore
#F0E6BB
Close digital match
Heart of Palm
Valspar
#F0E6BB
Close digital match
Slices Of Happy
PPG
#EDE5BC
Close digital match
Bermuda Son
Hirshfield's
#F0E9BE
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Bermuda Son
Vista Paint
#F0E9BD
Close digital match
Sandy Shore
Dunn-Edwards
#F2E9BB
Close digital match
Moonraker
Sherwin-Williams
#EEE3B2
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Kilz
#E2DAB2
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#FBEFBB
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Colors That Work With Yellow Wax Pepper
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Chamber Yellow by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Heart of Palm by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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