Yellow Frosting LE240-01 is a orange paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #F5E3B4, estimated 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.
Kilz · #F5E3B4 · LE240-01
Yellow Frosting
78%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Yellow Frosting Technical Profile
HEX Code#F5E3B4
RGB245, 227, 180
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 Familyorange
BrandKilz
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Natural Straw
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#F4E3B3
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#F5E3B6
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#F5E5B5
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Oklahoma Wheat
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#F7E5B9
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Vista Paint
#F3E4B5
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Lantern Light
Sherwin-Williams
#F4E1AE
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#F4E1AE
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Solar Wind
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#FCE9B9
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Colors That Work With Yellow Frosting
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Yellow Frosting from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Yellow Frosting are Natural Straw by PPG (a close digital match), Mushroom Cap by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Cornsilk by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 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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