Soft Candlelight 61YY 89/135 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F9F2D9, LRV 89 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mist Yellow from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F9F2D9 · 61YY 89/135
Soft Candlelight
89%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soft Candlelight Technical Profile
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Soft Candlelight in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Candlelight in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSoft Candlelight
Nearly identical
BehrMist Yellow
Mist Yellow
Behr
Nearly identical
Featherbed
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Diantha
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Saffron Ivory
Valspar
Nearly identical
Best of Summer
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Desert Lily
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
White Peony
Kilz
Nearly identical
Pithed Lemon
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Carambola
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
Air .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
White Tie
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Candlelight
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Candlelight
#F9F2D9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACC66C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Candlelight
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Candlelight 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 Soft Candlelight.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft Candlelight — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Candlelight have?
Soft Candlelight 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 Soft Candlelight in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Candlelight from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Candlelight are Mist Yellow by Behr (a near-identical match), Featherbed by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Diantha by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft Candlelight'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 Soft Candlelight?
Soft Candlelight has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 88.7, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soft Candlelight's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.