Candlelight Yellow 67YY 87/169 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F9F2D2, 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.
Ref. #F9F2D2 · 67YY 87/169
Candlelight Yellow
88%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Candlelight Yellow Technical Profile
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Candlelight Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Candlelight Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCandlelight Yellow
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPerky Tint
Perky Tint
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Perky Tint
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cotton Cloth
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Honied White
Behr
Nearly identical
Counting Stars
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Summer Moon
Valspar
Nearly identical
Moonbeam
Kilz
Nearly identical
Air .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Pithed Lemon
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Daybreak
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Candlelight Yellow
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Candlelight 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Candlelight Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Candlelight Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Candlelight Yellow are Perky Tint by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Liquid Light by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Vanilla Almond by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Candlelight Yellow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.