Zested Lemon 121-1DB is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #ECE4CA, LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cheese Please from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ECE4CA · 121-1DB
Zested Lemon
78%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Zested Lemon Technical Profile
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Zested Lemon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Zested Lemon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyZested Lemon
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sCheese Please
Cheese Please
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Spring Wisp
PPG
Nearly identical
Oatmeal
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cheese Please
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cozy Cottage
Behr
Nearly identical
Chamomile
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Swan Dance
Valspar
Nearly identical
Navajo White
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Air .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
White Peony
Kilz
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
Lime White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Zested Lemon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Zested Lemon
#ECE4CA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7B67C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Zested Lemon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Zested Lemon 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 Zested Lemon.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Zested Lemon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Zested Lemon have?
Zested Lemon 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 Zested Lemon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Zested Lemon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Zested Lemon are Cheese Please by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Spring Wisp by PPG (a near-identical match), Oatmeal by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Zested Lemon'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 Zested Lemon?
Zested Lemon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.6, 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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Why Zested Lemon's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.