Festival Yellow 45YY 65/710 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F9D646, LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweet Mustard from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F9D646 · 45YY 65/710
Festival Yellow
69%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Festival Yellow Technical Profile
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Festival Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Festival Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGFestival Yellow
Nearly identical
ValsparSweet Mustard
Sweet Mustard
Valspar
Nearly identical
Glimmer
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sunflower Petal
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tuscan Sun
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Citrus
Behr
Nearly identical
Saffron Yellow
RAL
Nearly identical
Glitter Yellow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wake Up
Kilz
Nearly identical
Daisy
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Mary'S Canary
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Festival Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Festival Yellow
#F9D646
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFD260
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Festival Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Festival 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 Festival 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.
Festival Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Festival Yellow have?
Festival 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 Festival Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Festival Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Festival Yellow are Sweet Mustard by Valspar (a near-identical match), Glimmer by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Golden Yellow by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Festival 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 Festival Yellow?
Festival Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Festival Yellow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.