Firelight 1211-5 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F9D97B, estimated 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.
PPG · #F9D97B · 1211-5
Firelight
71%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Firelight Technical Profile
HEX Code#F9D97B
RGB249, 217, 123
Estimated LRV71.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Daffodil
Sherwin-Williams
#FAD97A
Close digital match
Mayan Maize
Vista Paint
#F9D877
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Hint of Honey
Valspar
#FFDE81
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Sun Touched
Hirshfield's
#FAD675
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Surfboard Yellow
Behr
#FCDD78
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Spinning Gold
Dutch Boy
#FFDC77
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Glory Yellow
Kilz
#FFDF85
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Golden Rays
Dunn-Edwards
#F6DA74
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Dalila
Benjamin Moore
#FFE282
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#F0D181
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#F2CF86
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Colors That Work With Firelight
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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
Digital 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
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Firelight — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Firelight have?
Firelight by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Firelight from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Firelight are Daffodil by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Mayan Maize by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Hint of Honey by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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