Candlelight Yellow 67YY 87/169 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F9F2D2, estimated LRV 88 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Perky Tint from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #F9F2D2 · 67YY 87/169
Candlelight Yellow
88%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Candlelight Yellow Technical Profile
HEX Code#F9F2D2
RGB249, 242, 210
Estimated LRV88.3
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
BrandPPG
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Vista Paint
#F8F1D0
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#FBF4D3
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Dunn-Edwards
#FAF4D4
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Honied White
Behr
#FCF4D3
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Counting Stars
Benjamin Moore
#F8F1CF
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Summer Moon
Valspar
#FAF1D1
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Moonbeam
Kilz
#F8F1CE
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Air .04
Colorhouse
#FFF5D1
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Pithed Lemon
Dutch Boy
#F2ECD0
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Daybreak
Sherwin-Williams
#F3EAC6
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#EEEACD
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Colors That Work With Candlelight Yellow
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Candlelight Yellow
#F9F2D2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAC86A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Candlelight Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Candlelight 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
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Candlelight Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Candlelight Yellow have?
Candlelight Yellow by PPG 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 Candlelight Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Candlelight Yellow are Perky Tint by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Liquid Light by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Vanilla Almond by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Candlelight 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 Candlelight Yellow?
Candlelight Yellow has a estimated lightness value of 88.3, 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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