Canary Yellow 1215-4 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EFDE75, LRV 72 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lightning Bug from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFDE75 · 1215-4
Canary Yellow
72%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Canary Yellow Technical Profile
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Canary Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Canary Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCanary Yellow
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsLightning Bug
Lightning Bug
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Yellow Finch
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Plastic Lime
Behr
Nearly identical
Bold Gold
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wild Daffodil
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lemon Drizzle
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Liming
Kilz
Very similar
Cheerful Yellow
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Funky Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Beeswax .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Ivory
RAL
Very similar
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Canary Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Canary Yellow
#EFDE75
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7C969
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Canary Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Canary Yellow 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 Canary Yellow.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Canary Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Canary Yellow have?
Canary Yellow by PPG has a cool (green) 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 Canary Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Canary Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Canary Yellow are Lightning Bug by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Yellow Finch by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Plastic Lime by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Canary Yellow'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 Canary Yellow?
Canary Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.9, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Canary Yellow's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.