Yellow Duckling 45YY 72/342 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F6DE9D, estimated 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.
PPG · #F6DE9D · 45YY 72/342
Yellow Duckling
74%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Yellow Duckling Technical Profile
HEX Code#F6DE9D
RGB246, 222, 157
Estimated LRV74.3
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Yellow Duckling
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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
Digital 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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Yellow Duckling from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Yellow Duckling are Lemon Caipirinha by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Aspen Yellow by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Golden Honey by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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