YL-W6 YL-W6 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #EDE4C6, estimated LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Natural Beech from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #EDE4C6 · YL-W6
YL-W6
78%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
YL-W6 Technical Profile
HEX Code#EDE4C6
RGB237, 228, 198
Estimated LRV77.6
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 YL-W6
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Natural Beech
Benjamin Moore
#EFE6C8
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Cheese Please
Vista Paint
#ECE4C8
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Soleil
PPG
#F0E5C7
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Crispa
Hirshfield's
#E7DFC1
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Zested Lemon
Dutch Boy
#ECE4CA
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Chamomile
Sherwin-Williams
#E9E0C5
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Calla Lily
Dunn-Edwards
#ECE6C8
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Spirited
Valspar
#F4E8C8
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RAL
#EEEACD
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#E5DFC9
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#F1ECC9
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#F5E8D0
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Colors That Work With YL-W6
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
YL-W6
#EDE4C6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8B979
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for YL-W6
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
YL-W6 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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YL-W6 — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does YL-W6 have?
YL-W6 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 YL-W6 from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to YL-W6 are Natural Beech by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Cheese Please by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Greenmount Silk by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting YL-W6'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 YL-W6?
YL-W6 has a estimated lightness value of 77.6, 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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Why YL-W6's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.