Mayapple Yellow 40YY 65/427 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F3D585, LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Yellow Trumpet from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F3D585 · 40YY 65/427
Mayapple Yellow
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mayapple Yellow Technical Profile
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Mayapple Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mayapple Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMayapple Yellow
Nearly identical
Vista PaintYellow Trumpet
Yellow Trumpet
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Aspire .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Broadway Lights
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Midday
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Lemoncello
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Yellow Trumpet
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Amber Pearl
Valspar
Nearly identical
Warm Glow
Behr
Nearly identical
Hollywood Starlet
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Fresh Citrus
Kilz
Very similar
Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mayapple Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mayapple Yellow
#F3D585
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4CB67
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mayapple Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mayapple 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 Mayapple 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.
Mayapple Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mayapple Yellow have?
Mayapple 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 Mayapple Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mayapple Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mayapple Yellow are Yellow Trumpet by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Aspire .04 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Broadway Lights by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mayapple 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 Mayapple Yellow?
Mayapple Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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