Yellow Duckling reads as warm and grounded — strong in kitchens, family rooms, and any space where warmth is the dominant mood you're after. At LRV 74 it reflects plenty of light, which makes it well-suited for north-facing rooms and smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Because it's a fully saturated example, it lands strongest as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than the dominant whole-room color. Skip it in rooms that already run warm or get strong afternoon sun, where it can tip into an overpowering glow.
Ref. #F6DE9D · 45YY 72/342
Yellow Duckling
74%LRV Value
Yellow Duckling Technical Profile
What color is PPG Yellow Duckling (45YY 72/342)? It's a light warm orange — hex #F6DE9D, LRV 74. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Yellow Duckling is Dunn-Edwards Lemon Caipirinha — a near-identical match on the wall, with Dunn-Edwards Aspen Yellow and Benjamin Moore Golden Honey also close. With a Light Reflectance Value of 74, Yellow Duckling 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 warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. As a fully saturated example, it reads as a confident statement color — best deployed as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than a whole-room dominant. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges. Saturated colors amplify lighting effects more than muted ones: warm bulbs deepen and enrich, cool daylight sharpens and slightly cools the same hex.
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Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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Colors That Work With Yellow Duckling
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Yellow Duckling
#F6DE9D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4CC66
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Yellow Duckling
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Yellow Duckling 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
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Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Yellow Duckling — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Yellow Duckling from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Yellow Duckling are Lemon Caipirinha by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Aspen Yellow by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Golden Honey 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 Yellow Duckling'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 Yellow Duckling?
Yellow Duckling has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.3, 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. 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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Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Yellow Duckling depends on the room. Here's how to choose.