Daffodil 6901 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #FAD97A, estimated LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Firelight from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #FAD97A · 6901
Daffodil
71%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Daffodil Technical Profile
HEX Code#FAD97A
RGB250, 217, 122
Estimated LRV71.4
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 Familyorange
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Firelight
PPG
#F9D97B
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Mayan Maize
Vista Paint
#F9D877
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Sun Touched
Hirshfield's
#FAD675
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Honey Glaze
Valspar
#FFDD7A
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Spinning Gold
Dutch Boy
#FFDC77
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Banana Mania
Behr
#FFDA7D
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Glory Yellow
Kilz
#FFDF85
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Ripe Pineapple
Dunn-Edwards
#FFE07B
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Dalila
Benjamin Moore
#FFE282
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#F0D181
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Colors That Work With Daffodil
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Daffodil
#FAD97A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6D260
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Daffodil
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Daffodil 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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Daffodil — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Daffodil have?
Daffodil by Sherwin-Williams 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 Daffodil from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Daffodil are Firelight by PPG (a close digital match), Mayan Maize by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Sun Touched by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Daffodil'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 Daffodil?
Daffodil has a estimated lightness value of 71.4, 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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