Sol De Yucatan 17-18 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F1C96A, LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cornsilk Yellow from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F1C96A · 17-18
Sol De Yucatan
62%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sol De Yucatan Technical Profile
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Sol De Yucatan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sol De Yucatan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSol De Yucatan
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCornsilk Yellow
Cornsilk Yellow
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Firefly
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wild Bamboo
Behr
Nearly identical
Golden Glow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Quilt Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Quilted Gold
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sweet Lemon
Valspar
Nearly identical
Golden Glow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lemonette
Kilz
Very similar
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sol De Yucatan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sol De Yucatan
#F1C96A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7CC66
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sol De Yucatan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sol De Yucatan 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 Sol De Yucatan.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sol De Yucatan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sol De Yucatan have?
Sol De Yucatan 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 Sol De Yucatan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sol De Yucatan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sol De Yucatan are Cornsilk Yellow by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Firefly by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Golden Crest by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sol De Yucatan'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 Sol De Yucatan?
Sol De Yucatan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.5, 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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