Lemon Parsnips 117-2DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #F3E5BC, LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Weston Flax from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F3E5BC · 117-2DB
Lemon Parsnips
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Lemon Parsnips Technical Profile
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Lemon Parsnips in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lemon Parsnips 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 Parsnips
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreWeston Flax
Weston Flax
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lemon Chiffon
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Brushstroke
Behr
Nearly identical
Egg Noodle
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pale Maize
Valspar
Nearly identical
Egg Noodle
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gentle Glow
PPG
Nearly identical
Candle in the Wind
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Yellow Frosting
Kilz
Nearly identical
Grain .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lemon Parsnips
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lemon Parsnips
#F3E5BC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFC46E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lemon Parsnips
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lemon Parsnips 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 Parsnips.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lemon Parsnips — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lemon Parsnips have?
Lemon Parsnips 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 Lemon Parsnips in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lemon Parsnips from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lemon Parsnips are Weston Flax by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Lemon Chiffon by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Brushstroke by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lemon Parsnips'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 Parsnips?
Lemon Parsnips has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 78.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lemon Parsnips's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.