May Tulip Yellow 43YY 69/543 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F8D870, estimated LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tons of Sun from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #F8D870 · 43YY 69/543
May Tulip Yellow
70%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
May Tulip Yellow Technical Profile
HEX Code#F8D870
RGB248, 216, 112
Estimated LRV70.2
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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Colors That Work With May Tulip Yellow
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
May Tulip Yellow
#F8D870
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3D062
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for May Tulip Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
May Tulip 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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May Tulip Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does May Tulip Yellow have?
May Tulip Yellow 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 May Tulip Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to May Tulip Yellow are Tons of Sun by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Mayan Maize by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Golden Rays by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting May Tulip 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 May Tulip Yellow?
May Tulip Yellow has a estimated lightness value of 70.2, 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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