Lemon Flavor 120-1DB is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #F3E8C0, LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pale Moon from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F3E8C0 · 120-1DB
Lemon Flavor
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Lemon Flavor Technical Profile
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Lemon Flavor in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lemon Flavor in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyLemon Flavor
Nearly identical
Benjamin MoorePale Moon
Pale Moon
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lily
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pale Maize
Valspar
Nearly identical
Haystack
PPG
Nearly identical
Dandelion Tea
Behr
Nearly identical
French Sonnet
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Candle in the Wind
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Egg Noodle
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Light Shine
Kilz
Very similar
Grain .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lemon Flavor
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lemon Flavor
#F3E8C0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABC36F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lemon Flavor
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lemon Flavor 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 Lemon Flavor.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lemon Flavor — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lemon Flavor have?
Lemon Flavor 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 Lemon Flavor in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lemon Flavor from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lemon Flavor are Pale Moon by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Royal Linen by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Melted Butter by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lemon Flavor'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 Lemon Flavor?
Lemon Flavor has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 80.6, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lemon Flavor's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.