Ylang Ylang AF-305 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F5EACF, LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Warm Sunlight from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F5EACF · AF-305
Ylang Ylang
80%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ylang Ylang Technical Profile
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Ylang Ylang in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ylang Ylang in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreYlang Ylang
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyWarm Sunlight
Warm Sunlight
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Misty Mustard
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Spice Delight
PPG
Nearly identical
Fresh Zest
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Misty Mustard
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wax Poetic
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Veranda Ivory
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tailwind
Behr
Nearly identical
New White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
White Peony
Kilz
Nearly identical
Create .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ylang Ylang
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ylang Ylang
#F5EACF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0C171
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ylang Ylang
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ylang Ylang 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Ylang Ylang.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ylang Ylang — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ylang Ylang have?
Ylang Ylang by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ylang Ylang in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ylang Ylang from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ylang Ylang are Warm Sunlight by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Misty Mustard by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Cloud of Cream by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ylang Ylang'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 Ylang Ylang?
Ylang Ylang has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.5, 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 Ylang Ylang's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.