Yellow Duckling 45YY 72/342 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F6DE9D, LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lemon Caipirinha from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F6DE9D · 45YY 72/342
Yellow Duckling
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Yellow Duckling Technical Profile
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Yellow Duckling in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Yellow Duckling in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGYellow Duckling
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsLemon Caipirinha
Lemon Caipirinha
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Golden Honey
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Trinket Gold
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Aspire .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Solé
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Toasted Oat
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lemon Filling
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Lemon Filling
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sunflower Seed
Behr
Nearly identical
Afternoon Tea
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Yellow Duckling.
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 Duckling — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Yellow Duckling have?
Yellow Duckling 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 Yellow Duckling in your own space before committing.
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) — the best options for getting Yellow Duckling'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 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.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Yellow Duckling's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.