Friendly Yellow 6680 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F5E0B1, estimated LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Honey Lite from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #F5E0B1 · 6680
Friendly Yellow
76%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Friendly Yellow Technical Profile
HEX Code#F5E0B1
RGB245, 224, 177
Estimated LRV75.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandSherwin-Williams
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#EEDAAC
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#F7E5B9
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Colors That Work With Friendly Yellow
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Friendly Yellow
#F5E0B1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6C86A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Friendly Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Friendly Yellow 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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Friendly Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Friendly Yellow have?
Friendly Yellow 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 Friendly Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Friendly Yellow are Honey Lite by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Glimmer Bright by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Dusty Yellow by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Friendly Yellow'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 Friendly Yellow?
Friendly Yellow has a estimated lightness value of 75.9, 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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