Spring Cactus adds visible warmth and energy — works well in north-facing rooms that need a lift and in spaces where cheerful is the goal. At LRV 63 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Skip it in north-facing rooms with cool light, where yellows can read acidic or greenish rather than cheerful.
Ref. #D0D4A1 · 90YY 62/264
Spring Cactus
63%LRV Value
Spring Cactus Technical Profile
What color is PPG Spring Cactus (90YY 62/264)? It's a light cool yellow — hex #D0D4A1, LRV 63. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Spring Cactus is Vista Paint Fresh Start — a near-identical match on the wall, with Hirshfield's Fresh Start and Benjamin Moore Folk Art also close. At LRV 63, Spring Cactus sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. At mid saturation, this color sits at a flexible mid-point — bold enough to anchor a room without dominating, and pairs cleanly with both crisp and creamy whites. Under 2700K warm bulbs Spring Cactus reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light. At mid saturation the lighting shift is moderate but real — sample under both warm-bulb evening light and cool-daylight morning light before committing.
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Colors Similar to Spring Cactus
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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Colors That Work With Spring Cactus
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spring Cactus
#D0D4A1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#95B082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spring Cactus
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spring Cactus 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 Spring Cactus.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Spring Cactus — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Spring Cactus from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spring Cactus are Fresh Start by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Fresh Start by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Folk Art by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Spring Cactus's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Spring Cactus?
Spring Cactus has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.1, 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Spring Cactus depends on the room. Here's how to choose.