Zested Lemon 121-1DB is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #ECE4CA, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #ECE4CA · 121-1DB
Zested Lemon
78%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Zested Lemon Technical Profile
HEX Code#ECE4CA
RGB236, 228, 202
Estimated LRV77.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandDutch Boy
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Compare alternatives to Zested Lemon
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Cheese Please
Hirshfield's
#EDE5CB
Close digital match
Spring Wisp
PPG
#EBE3C8
Close digital match
Oatmeal
Benjamin Moore
#EDE4CB
Close digital match
Cheese Please
Vista Paint
#ECE4C8
Close digital match
Cozy Cottage
Behr
#EEE7CE
Close digital match
Chamomile
Sherwin-Williams
#E9E0C5
Close digital match
Swan Dance
Valspar
#EBE6CC
Close digital match
Navajo White
Dunn-Edwards
#EBE1C9
Close digital match
Air .02
Colorhouse
#ECE6D1
Close digital match
White Peony
Kilz
#F5EDD7
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Oyster White
RAL
#EEEACD
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Lime White
Farrow & Ball
#E8DEC9
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Colors That Work With Zested Lemon
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Zested Lemon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Zested Lemon are Cheese Please by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Spring Wisp by PPG (a close digital match), Oatmeal by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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