May Tulip Yellow 43YY 69/543 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F8D870, 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.
Ref. #F8D870 · 43YY 69/543
May Tulip Yellow
70%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
May Tulip Yellow Technical Profile
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May Tulip Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to May Tulip Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMay Tulip Yellow
Nearly identical
Vista PaintTons of Sun
Tons of Sun
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Golden Rays
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Surfboard Yellow
Behr
Nearly identical
Golden Haze
Valspar
Nearly identical
Daffodil
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Spinning Gold
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sun Touched
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Amarillo
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lemonette
Kilz
Very similar
Aspire .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Ivory
RAL
Visible difference
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With May Tulip Yellow
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to May Tulip Yellow.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample May Tulip Yellow in your own space before committing.
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 near-identical match), Mayan Maize by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Golden Rays by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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