Jonquil Yellow 40YY 71/335 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F7DD9F, estimated 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.
PPG · #F7DD9F · 40YY 71/335
Jonquil Yellow
74%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Jonquil Yellow Technical Profile
HEX Code#F7DD9F
RGB247, 221, 159
Estimated LRV74.0
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 Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Solé
Sherwin-Williams
#F7DDA1
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Balmed Lemon
Dutch Boy
#F7DDA1
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Lemon Caipirinha
Dunn-Edwards
#F7DE9D
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Golden Honey
Benjamin Moore
#FBE2A1
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Primrose Path
Vista Paint
#FEE2A0
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Primrose Path
Hirshfield's
#FFE3A1
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Peach Tickle
Valspar
#FFE3A1
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Grain .02
Colorhouse
#F4DEA8
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#FFE39D
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Colors That Work With Jonquil Yellow
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Jonquil Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Jonquil Yellow are Solé by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Balmed Lemon by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Lemon Caipirinha by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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