Cheerful Yellow 119-4DB is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #F5DB82, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shorelight Yellow from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F5DB82 · 119-4DB
Cheerful Yellow
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cheerful Yellow Technical Profile
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Cheerful Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cheerful Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyCheerful Yellow
Nearly identical
PPGShorelight Yellow
Shorelight Yellow
PPG
Nearly identical
Straw Hat
Behr
Nearly identical
Go Go Glow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gatsby Glitter
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Island Sun
Valspar
Nearly identical
Go Go Glow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Inner Glow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Glory Yellow
Kilz
Very similar
Daffodil
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Aspire .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Light Ivory
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cheerful Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cheerful Yellow
#F5DB82
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1CD65
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Cheerful Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cheerful Yellow 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Cheerful Yellow.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cheerful Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cheerful Yellow have?
Cheerful Yellow by Dutch Boy 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 Cheerful Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cheerful Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cheerful Yellow are Shorelight Yellow by PPG (a near-identical match), Golden Bell by PPG (a near-identical match), Straw Hat by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cheerful Yellow'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 Cheerful Yellow?
Cheerful Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.7, 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 Cheerful Yellow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.