Dusty Yellow 1209-3 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F5DEAE, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Banana Cream from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F5DEAE · 1209-3
Dusty Yellow
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dusty Yellow Technical Profile
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Dusty Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dusty Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGDusty Yellow
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsBanana Cream
Banana Cream
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sweet Dream
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pasta
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Golden Lab
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Drop Of Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Shoreline
Valspar
Nearly identical
Shortcake
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Shortcake
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Grain .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Clam Chowder
Behr
Nearly identical
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dusty Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dusty Yellow
#F5DEAE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8C969
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dusty Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dusty 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 Dusty Yellow.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dusty Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dusty Yellow have?
Dusty Yellow by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dusty Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dusty Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dusty Yellow are Banana Cream by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sweet Dream by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Pasta by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dusty 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 Dusty Yellow?
Dusty Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dusty Yellow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.