Chickadee Yellow 120-4DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #E2C980, LRV 60 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Yosemite Yellow from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E2C980 · 120-4DB
Chickadee Yellow
60%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Chickadee Yellow Technical Profile
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Chickadee Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chickadee 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 BoyChickadee Yellow
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreYosemite Yellow
Yosemite Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Chilled Chardonnay
Kilz
Nearly identical
Waffle Cone
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Swiftly Green
Valspar
Nearly identical
Vintage Yellow
PPG
Nearly identical
Sweet Angelica
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lol Yellow
Behr
Nearly identical
Sweet Angelica
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Aspire .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Yellow Bird
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Light Ivory
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chickadee Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chickadee Yellow
#E2C980
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADBF73
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Chickadee Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chickadee 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 Chickadee Yellow.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chickadee Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chickadee Yellow have?
Chickadee Yellow by Dutch Boy 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 Chickadee Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chickadee Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chickadee Yellow are Yosemite Yellow by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Chilled Chardonnay by Kilz (a near-identical match), Waffle Cone by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Chickadee 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 Chickadee Yellow?
Chickadee Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Chickadee Yellow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.