August Moon 66YY 85/231 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F7F0C2, LRV 86 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lemon Souffl from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F7F0C2 · 66YY 85/231
August Moon
86%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
August Moon Technical Profile
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August Moon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to August Moon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGAugust Moon
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreLemon Souffl
Lemon Souffl
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sunshiny
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Yellow Taffy
Kilz
Nearly identical
Banana Custard
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Fresh Honeydew
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dancing Butterfly
Behr
Nearly identical
Summer Morning
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sprout .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Lucy'S Rose
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pineapple Cream
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With August Moon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
August Moon
#F7F0C2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5C86A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for August Moon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
August Moon 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to August Moon.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
August Moon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does August Moon have?
August Moon by PPG 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 August Moon in your own space before committing.
What colors match August Moon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to August Moon are Lemon Souffl by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Jasper Opal by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sunshiny by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting August Moon'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 August Moon?
August Moon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 86.0, 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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