YL-W6 YL-W6 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #EDE4C6, 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.
Ref. #EDE4C6 · YL-W6
YL-W6
78%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
YL-W6 Technical Profile
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YL-W6 in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to YL-W6 in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrYL-W6
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreNatural Beech
Natural Beech
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cheese Please
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Soleil
PPG
Nearly identical
Crispa
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Zested Lemon
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Chamomile
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Calla Lily
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Spirited
Valspar
Nearly identical
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
Air .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Lemon Ice
Kilz
Very similar
New White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With YL-W6
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to YL-W6.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample YL-W6 in your own space before committing.
What colors match YL-W6 from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to YL-W6 are Natural Beech by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Cheese Please by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Greenmount Silk by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why YL-W6's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.