Forsythia Blossom 1214-5 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F6D76E, LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Golden Rays from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F6D76E · 1214-5
Forsythia Blossom
69%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Forsythia Blossom Technical Profile
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Forsythia Blossom in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Forsythia Blossom in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGForsythia Blossom
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsGolden Rays
Golden Rays
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tons of Sun
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Golden Haze
Valspar
Nearly identical
Surfboard Yellow
Behr
Nearly identical
Daffodil
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Twined
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Amarillo
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sun Touched
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lemonette
Kilz
Very similar
Aspire .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Ivory
RAL
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Forsythia Blossom
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
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.
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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
Forsythia Blossom 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 Forsythia Blossom.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Forsythia Blossom — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Forsythia Blossom have?
Forsythia Blossom 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 Forsythia Blossom in your own space before committing.
What colors match Forsythia Blossom from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Forsythia Blossom are Golden Rays by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Tons of Sun by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Golden Haze by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Forsythia Blossom'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 Forsythia Blossom?
Forsythia Blossom has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69.3, 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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