Ref. #EDE1A8 · 12-23
Turning Oakleaf
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Turning Oakleaf Technical Profile
What color is Turning Oakleaf? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #EDE1A8. Colors similar to Turning Oakleaf include Vista Paint Lemon Appeal, Hirshfield's Lemon Appeal, Behr Refreshing Tea. Turning Oakleaf has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 75, Turning Oakleaf reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. 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. Under 2700K warm bulbs Turning Oakleaf 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.
Colors Similar to Turning Oakleaf
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Lemon Appeal
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lemon Appeal
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Refreshing Tea
Behr
Nearly identical
Breath of Spring
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Banana Cream
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Laughing Liam
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sweet Olive
MPC
Nearly identical
Icy Lemonade
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Turning Oakleaf
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Turning Oakleaf
#EDE1A8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7C171
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Turning Oakleaf
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Turning Oakleaf 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 Turning Oakleaf.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Turning Oakleaf — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Turning Oakleaf have?
Turning Oakleaf by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Turning Oakleaf from other brands?
The closest matches are Lemon Appeal by Vista Paint (#EEE2AC), Lemon Appeal by Hirshfield's (#EFE4AE), Refreshing Tea by Behr (#EBDDA7). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Turning Oakleaf?
Turning Oakleaf has an LRV of 74.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Turning Oakleaf's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.