Softened Yellow 117-4DB is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #F9DF8F, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tigger’s Tail from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F9DF8F · 117-4DB
Softened Yellow
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Softened Yellow Technical Profile
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Softened Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Softened 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 BoySoftened Yellow
Nearly identical
Vista PaintTigger’s Tail
Tigger’s Tail
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Honey Tone
Behr
Nearly identical
Fruit Compote
Valspar
Nearly identical
Go Go Glow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Buttered Sweet Corn
PPG
Nearly identical
Sunny Veranda
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Glory Yellow
Kilz
Very similar
Crowne Hill Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sun Kissed
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Aspire .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Ivory
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Softened Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Softened Yellow
#F9DF8F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4D062
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Softened Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Softened 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 Softened Yellow.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Softened Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Softened Yellow have?
Softened 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 Softened Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Softened Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Softened Yellow are Tigger’s Tail by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sign of the Crown by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Honey Tone by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Softened 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 Softened Yellow?
Softened Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.9, 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 Softened Yellow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.