French Lemon 50YY 77/285 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F8E6AF, estimated 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.
PPG · #F8E6AF · 50YY 77/285
French Lemon
80%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
French Lemon Technical Profile
HEX Code#F8E6AF
RGB248, 230, 175
Estimated LRV79.6
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 Familyyellow
BrandPPG
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#F7E2AB
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#F5E6AC
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#F5E1AC
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Treasure Seeker
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Colors That Work With French Lemon
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match French Lemon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Lemon are Summer Wish by Valspar (a close digital match), Pecan Cream by Valspar (a close digital match), Gold Sand by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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