Yellowbird 45YY 75/472 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #FFE387, LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tangy Lemon from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFE387 · 45YY 75/472
Yellowbird
78%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Yellowbird Technical Profile
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Yellowbird in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Yellowbird in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGYellowbird
Nearly identical
ValsparTangy Lemon
Tangy Lemon
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cheerful Hue
Behr
Nearly identical
Dalila
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Go Go Glow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lemon Drizzle
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Glory Yellow
Kilz
Nearly identical
Ripe Pineapple
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cheerful Yellow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Daffodil
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Aspire .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Ivory
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Yellowbird
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Yellowbird
#FFE387
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Yellowbird
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Yellowbird 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 Yellowbird.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Yellowbird — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Yellowbird have?
Yellowbird by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Yellowbird in your own space before committing.
What colors match Yellowbird from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Yellowbird are Tangy Lemon by Valspar (a near-identical match), Cheerful Hue by Behr (a near-identical match), Dalila by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Yellowbird'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 Yellowbird?
Yellowbird has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.9, 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 Yellowbird's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.