Daisy Yellow adds visible warmth and energy — works well in north-facing rooms that need a lift and in spaces where cheerful is the goal. At LRV 85 it reflects plenty of light, which makes it well-suited for north-facing rooms and smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Because it's a fully saturated example, it lands strongest as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than the dominant whole-room color. Skip it in north-facing rooms with cool light, where yellows can read acidic or greenish rather than cheerful.
Ref. #F8EDC3 · 60YY 83/219
Daisy Yellow
85%LRV Value
Daisy Yellow Technical Profile
What color is PPG Daisy Yellow (60YY 83/219)? It's a very light warm yellow — hex #F8EDC3, LRV 85. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Daisy Yellow is Benjamin Moore Royal Linen — a near-identical match on the wall, with Benjamin Moore Winter Sunshine and Benjamin Moore Candlelit Dinner also close. With a Light Reflectance Value of 85, Daisy Yellow reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. As a fully saturated example, it reads as a confident statement color — best deployed as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than a whole-room dominant. Under 2700K warm bulbs Daisy Yellow reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light. Saturated colors amplify lighting effects more than muted ones: warm bulbs deepen and enrich, cool daylight sharpens and slightly cools the same hex.
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Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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Colors That Work With Daisy Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Daisy Yellow
#F8EDC3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADC969
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Daisy Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Daisy 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 Daisy 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.
Daisy Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Daisy Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Daisy Yellow are Royal Linen by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Winter Sunshine by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Candlelit Dinner by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Daisy Yellow's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Daisy Yellow?
Daisy Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 84.5, 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Daisy Yellow depends on the room. Here's how to choose.