Frosted Lemon 35YY 78/269 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #FCE6B2, LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shooting Star from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FCE6B2 · 35YY 78/269
Frosted Lemon
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Frosted Lemon Technical Profile
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Frosted Lemon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Frosted Lemon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGFrosted Lemon
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreShooting Star
Shooting Star
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Clearly Citrus
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
September Morning
Behr
Nearly identical
Cream Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
They call it Mellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Natural Raffia
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Solar Wind
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Summer Wish
Valspar
Nearly identical
Hawaiian Cream
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Grain .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Frosted Lemon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Frosted Lemon
#FCE6B2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BBD260
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Frosted Lemon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Frosted 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 Frosted Lemon.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Frosted Lemon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Frosted Lemon have?
Frosted Lemon by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Frosted Lemon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Frosted Lemon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Frosted Lemon are Shooting Star by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Clearly Citrus by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Sundress by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Frosted 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 Frosted Lemon?
Frosted Lemon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 80.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Frosted Lemon's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.