Fresh Zest 9662 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F5E9CF, LRV 82 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Misty Mustard from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F5E9CF · 9662
Fresh Zest
82%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Fresh Zest in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fresh Zest in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsFresh Zest
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sMisty Mustard
Misty Mustard
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Point Pleasant
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lunaria
Behr
Nearly identical
Warm Sunlight
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Magnolia Blossom
PPG
Nearly identical
Milkweed
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Estate Vanilla
Valspar
Nearly identical
Misty Mustard
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
New White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
White Peony
Kilz
Very similar
Create .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fresh Zest
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fresh Zest
#F5E9CF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2C171
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fresh Zest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fresh Zest 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 Fresh Zest.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fresh Zest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fresh Zest have?
Fresh Zest by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Fresh Zest in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fresh Zest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fresh Zest are Misty Mustard by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Point Pleasant by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Lunaria by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fresh Zest'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 Fresh Zest?
Fresh Zest has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 82.2, 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 Fresh Zest's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.