Firelight 1211-5 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F9D97B, LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Daffodil from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F9D97B · 1211-5
Firelight
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Firelight Technical Profile
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Firelight in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Firelight in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGFirelight
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsDaffodil
Daffodil
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mayan Maize
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hint of Honey
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sun Touched
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Surfboard Yellow
Behr
Nearly identical
Spinning Gold
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Glory Yellow
Kilz
Nearly identical
Golden Rays
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dalila
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Aspire .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Firelight
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Firelight
#F9D97B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5D161
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Firelight
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Firelight 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 Firelight.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Firelight — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Firelight have?
Firelight 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 Firelight in your own space before committing.
What colors match Firelight from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Firelight are Daffodil by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Mayan Maize by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Hint of Honey by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Firelight'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 Firelight?
Firelight has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.2, 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 Firelight's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.