French Lemon 50YY 77/285 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F8E6AF, LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Summer Wish from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F8E6AF · 50YY 77/285
French Lemon
80%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
French Lemon Technical Profile
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French Lemon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to French Lemon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGFrench Lemon
Nearly identical
ValsparSummer Wish
Summer Wish
Valspar
Nearly identical
Gold Sand
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cream Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Traditional Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cornsilk
Behr
Nearly identical
Pineapple Breeze
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Glad Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Treasure Seeker
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gold Strand
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Grain .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With French Lemon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
French Lemon
#F8E6AF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2CC66
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for French Lemon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
French Lemon 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 French Lemon.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
French Lemon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does French Lemon have?
French Lemon 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 French Lemon in your own space before committing.
What colors match French Lemon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Lemon are Summer Wish by Valspar (a near-identical match), Pecan Cream by Valspar (a near-identical match), Gold Sand by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting French Lemon'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 French Lemon?
French Lemon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.6, 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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