Illuminating 122-3DB is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #F6E9B6, estimated LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Banana Brulee from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #F6E9B6 · 122-3DB
Illuminating
81%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Illuminating Technical Profile
HEX Code#F6E9B6
RGB246, 233, 182
Estimated LRV81.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyyellow
BrandDutch Boy
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#F7EAB9
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Lazy Daisy
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#F3E7B4
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Icy Lemonade
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#F4E8B2
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Cuddle
Valspar
#F9EBBB
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Sunny Disposition
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#F4E7B8
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Calla Lily
Benjamin Moore
#F8EDBB
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Rich Cream
Behr
#F9EEBD
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Aspire .01
Colorhouse
#FBEFBB
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Emma
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#F9EABB
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Sticky Note
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#FBEFBF
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Colors That Work With Illuminating
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Illuminating
#F6E9B6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACC969
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Illuminating
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Illuminating 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
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Illuminating — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Illuminating have?
Illuminating by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Illuminating from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Illuminating are Banana Brulee by PPG (a close digital match), Lazy Daisy by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Icy Lemonade by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Illuminating'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 Illuminating?
Illuminating has a estimated lightness value of 81.2, 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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