Exotic Yellow 120-6DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #BFA156, LRV 37 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lemongrass from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BFA156 · 120-6DB
Exotic Yellow
37%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Exotic Yellow Technical Profile
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Exotic Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Exotic 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 BoyExotic Yellow
Nearly identical
BehrLemongrass
Lemongrass
Behr
Nearly identical
Botanica Gold
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Slender Stem
Valspar
Nearly identical
Savannah Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Brown Rum
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Antiquity
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lemon Slice
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Shutter Bug
PPG
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Fresh Avocado
Kilz
Very similar
Beeswax .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Exotic Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Exotic Yellow
#BFA156
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9B57D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Exotic Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Exotic 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 Exotic Yellow.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Exotic Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Exotic Yellow have?
Exotic Yellow by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Exotic Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Exotic Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Exotic Yellow are Lemongrass by Behr (a near-identical match), Mojave Gold by Behr (a near-identical match), Botanica Gold by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Exotic 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 Exotic Yellow?
Exotic Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Exotic Yellow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.