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Forsythia Blossom

69%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Forsythia Blossom Technical Profile

What color is Forsythia Blossom? It's a light warm yellow with the hex code #F6D76E. Colors similar to Forsythia Blossom include Dunn-Edwards Golden Rays, Valspar Golden Haze, Vista Paint Tons of Sun. Forsythia Blossom has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 69, Forsythia Blossom sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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. Under 2700K warm bulbs Forsythia Blossom 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.

HEX Code#F6D76E
RGB246, 215, 110
LRV69.3
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandPPG
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Colors Similar to Forsythia Blossom

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Golden Rays

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Golden Haze

Valspar

Nearly identical

Tons of Sun

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Surfboard Yellow

Behr

Nearly identical

Daffodil

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Amarillo

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Sun Touched

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Lemonette

Kilz

Very similar
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Forsythia Blossom

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Forsythia Blossom

#F6D76E

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B2CF63

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Forsythia Blossom

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Forsythia Blossom

Complement

Larkspur Bouquet

Forsythia Blossom Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Lucky

Pop

Tiger Tail

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Mallard Green

Pop

Reign Over Me

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Adventure

Pop

Rainbow Bright

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Forsythia Blossom.

Mariposa

PPG · 17-17

#FCD766

Canary Yellow

PPG · 1215-4

#EFDE75

Firelight

PPG · 1211-5

#F9D97B

Spiced Butternut

PPG · 1206-5

#FFD978

Sol De Yucatan

PPG · 17-18

#F1C96A

Dilly Dally

PPG · 1213-6

#F6DB5D

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

White Crest

Dunn-Edwards · DEW357

#F9F8EF

Trailing Vine

Dunn-Edwards · DE5541

#CFD5A7

Guilford Green

Benjamin Moore · HC-116

#CCCEAF

Sunny Companion

Vista Paint · K-470

#F7F3D1

Toasted Marshmallow

Behr · 760C-1

#F6F4E8

Candlelight

Dunn-Edwards · DE5399

#FFFFE8

Forsythia Blossom — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Forsythia Blossom have?
Forsythia Blossom by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Forsythia Blossom from other brands?
The closest matches are Golden Rays by Dunn-Edwards (#F6DA74), Golden Haze by Valspar (#F8D866), Tons of Sun by Vista Paint (#FBDC75). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Forsythia Blossom?
Forsythia Blossom has an LRV of 69.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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