Tinker Belles VS-9602 is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #FDED98, LRV 84 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Yellow Tail from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FDED98 · VS-9602
Tinker Belles
84%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Tinker Belles Technical Profile
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Tinker Belles in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tinker Belles in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyTinker Belles
Nearly identical
Vista PaintYellow Tail
Yellow Tail
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Calabash
PPG
Nearly identical
Chickery Chick
Valspar
Nearly identical
San Fernando Sunshine
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Yellow Tail
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Rite Of Spring
Behr
Nearly identical
Sun Surprise
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Fun Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Yellow Green
Kilz
Very similar
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Aspire .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Ivory
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tinker Belles
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tinker Belles
#FDED98
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACD45E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tinker Belles
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tinker Belles 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 Tinker Belles.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tinker Belles — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tinker Belles have?
Tinker Belles by Dutch Boy has a cool (green) 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 Tinker Belles in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tinker Belles from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tinker Belles are Yellow Tail by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Saffron Smile by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Calabash by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tinker Belles'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 Tinker Belles?
Tinker Belles has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 83.7, 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 Tinker Belles's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.