Yellow Coneflower 1209-5 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EDB856, LRV 53 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bee from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EDB856 · 1209-5
Yellow Coneflower
53%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Yellow Coneflower Technical Profile
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Yellow Coneflower in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Yellow Coneflower in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGYellow Coneflower
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsBee
Bee
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Warmed Yellow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Honey Glow
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Luminous Days
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
English Custard
Behr
Very similar
Equator
Kilz
Very similar
Serengeti Song
Vista Paint
Very similar
Golden Moon
Valspar
Very similar
Lemon Essence
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Yellow Coneflower
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Yellow Coneflower
#EDB856
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BCCA68
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Yellow Coneflower
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Yellow Coneflower 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 Yellow Coneflower.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Yellow Coneflower — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Yellow Coneflower have?
Yellow Coneflower by PPG has a warm (golden) 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 Yellow Coneflower in your own space before committing.
What colors match Yellow Coneflower from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Yellow Coneflower are Bee by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Warmed Yellow by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Butterfield by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Yellow Coneflower'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 Yellow Coneflower?
Yellow Coneflower has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 53.0, 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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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 Yellow Coneflower's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.