Yellowbird 45YY 75/472 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #FFE387, estimated 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.
PPG · #FFE387 · 45YY 75/472
Yellowbird
78%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Yellowbird Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFE387
RGB255, 227, 135
Estimated LRV77.9
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Yellowbird
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Tangy Lemon
Valspar
#FEE284
Close digital match
Cheerful Hue
Behr
#FEE487
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Dalila
Benjamin Moore
#FFE282
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Go Go Glow
Vista Paint
#FDE189
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Lemon Drizzle
Hirshfield's
#FEE483
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Glory Yellow
Kilz
#FFDF85
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Ripe Pineapple
Dunn-Edwards
#FFE07B
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Cheerful Yellow
Dutch Boy
#F5DB82
Close digital match
Daffodil
Sherwin-Williams
#FAD97A
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Dayroom Yellow
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#F7E29D
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#FAE39F
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#E6D690
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Colors That Work With Yellowbird
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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
Digital 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
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Yellowbird — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Yellowbird have?
Yellowbird by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Yellowbird from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Yellowbird are Tangy Lemon by Valspar (a close digital match), Cheerful Hue by Behr (a close digital match), Dalila by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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