Jonquil Yellow 40YY 71/335 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F7DD9F, LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Solé from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F7DD9F · 40YY 71/335
Jonquil Yellow
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Jonquil Yellow Technical Profile
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Jonquil Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Jonquil Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGJonquil Yellow
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSolé
Solé
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Balmed Lemon
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lemon Caipirinha
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Golden Honey
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Primrose Path
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Primrose Path
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Peach Tickle
Valspar
Nearly identical
Grain .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Manila Tint
Behr
Very similar
Afternoon Tea
Kilz
Very similar
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Jonquil Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Jonquil Yellow
#F7DD9F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8CD65
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Jonquil Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Jonquil Yellow 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 Jonquil Yellow.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Jonquil Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Jonquil Yellow have?
Jonquil Yellow 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 Jonquil Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Jonquil Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Jonquil Yellow are Solé by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Balmed Lemon by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Lemon Caipirinha by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Jonquil Yellow'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 Jonquil Yellow?
Jonquil Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.0, 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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