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Ref. #FFC700 · D-6761

Lemon Yellow

62%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Lemon Yellow D-6761 is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #FFC700, LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Forsythia from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Lemon Yellow Technical Profile

HEX Code#FFC700
RGB255, 199, 0
LRV62.1
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandDutch Boy

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Lemon Yellow in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Lemon 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 BoyLemon Yellow
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsForsythia

Forsythia

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Yellow Flash

Behr

Nearly identical

Lemon

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Inca Gold

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Bumblebee

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Golden Delight

Valspar

Nearly identical

Bright Bubble

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Rise-n-shine

PPG

Very similar

Extrovert

Kilz

Very similar

Traffic Yellow

RAL

Very similar

Aspire .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Babouche

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Lemon Yellow

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Lemon Yellow

#FFC700

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B4D65C

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Lemon Yellow

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Lemon Yellow

Complement

Beacon Blue

Lemon Yellow Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Frosted Marsh

Trim

Super White

Accent

Ripened Avocado

Pop

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Frosted Holiday

Trim

Super White

Accent

Green Grass

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Misted Green

Trim

Super White

Accent

Ribbon Blue

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dutch Boy Colors

Other Dutch Boy colors close to Lemon Yellow.

Lemon Grove

Dutch Boy · 118-7DB

#FECB01

Beacon

Dutch Boy · 117-7DB

#FFCD01

Ducky Yellow

Dutch Boy · 116-7DB

#FEBF01

Sweet As Honey

Dutch Boy · 113-6DB

#FDB702

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Warm Nutmeg

Valspar · 8003-20E

#C29D74

Flirtatious

PPG · 1212-7

#FFD637

Terra Verde

Vista Paint · 7822

#BFB95C

Goldfield

Benjamin Moore · 292

#EBD281

Peter Pan

Hirshfield's · 0786

#A5A966

Gentle Yellow

Dunn-Edwards · DE5421

#FFF5BE

Lemon Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Lemon Yellow have?
Lemon Yellow 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 Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lemon Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lemon Yellow are Forsythia by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Yellow Flash by Behr (a near-identical match), Unmellow Yellow by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lemon 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 Lemon Yellow?
Lemon Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.1, 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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