Daffodil 6901 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #FAD97A, LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Firelight from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FAD97A · 6901
Daffodil
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Daffodil Technical Profile
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Daffodil in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Daffodil in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsDaffodil
Nearly identical
PPGFirelight
Firelight
PPG
Nearly identical
Mayan Maize
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sun Touched
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Honey Glaze
Valspar
Nearly identical
Spinning Gold
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Banana Mania
Behr
Nearly identical
Glory Yellow
Kilz
Nearly identical
Ripe Pineapple
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dalila
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Aspire .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Daffodil
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Daffodil.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Daffodil — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Daffodil have?
Daffodil by Sherwin-Williams 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 Daffodil in your own space before committing.
What colors match Daffodil from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Daffodil are Firelight by PPG (a near-identical match), Mayan Maize by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sun Touched by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Daffodil's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.