Yellow Frosting LE240-01 is a orange paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #F5E3B4, LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Natural Straw from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F5E3B4 · LE240-01
Yellow Frosting
78%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Yellow Frosting Technical Profile
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Yellow Frosting in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Yellow Frosting in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzYellow Frosting
Nearly identical
PPGNatural Straw
Natural Straw
PPG
Nearly identical
Mushroom Cap
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sweetie Pie
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Oklahoma Wheat
Behr
Nearly identical
Martica
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lantern Light
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dulche Le Leche
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Solar Wind
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Coconut Cream
Valspar
Nearly identical
Grain .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Yellow Frosting
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Yellow Frosting
#F5E3B4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3C86A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Yellow Frosting
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Yellow Frosting 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Yellow Frosting.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Yellow Frosting — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Yellow Frosting have?
Yellow Frosting by Kilz has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Yellow Frosting in your own space before committing.
What colors match Yellow Frosting from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Yellow Frosting are Natural Straw by PPG (a near-identical match), Mushroom Cap by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Cornsilk by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Yellow Frosting'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 Yellow Frosting?
Yellow Frosting 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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