Ref. #DDB835 · 6914
Eye Catching
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Eye Catching Technical Profile
What color is Eye Catching? It's a medium warm yellow with the hex code #DDB835. Colors similar to Eye Catching include Dunn-Edwards Woven Gold, Behr Yellow Gold, Valspar Pickled Peppers. Eye Catching has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 50, Eye Catching sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Eye Catching reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Eye Catching
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Eye Catching
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Eye Catching
#DDB835
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACC56D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Eye Catching
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Eye Catching 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 Eye Catching.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Eye Catching — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Eye Catching have?
Eye Catching by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Eye Catching from other brands?
The closest matches are Woven Gold by Dunn-Edwards (#DCB639), Yellow Gold by Behr (#E2BA30), Pickled Peppers by Valspar (#D7B526). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Eye Catching?
Eye Catching has an LRV of 49.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Eye Catching's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.