Friendly Yellow 6680 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F5E0B1, 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.
Ref. #F5E0B1 · 6680
Friendly Yellow
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Friendly Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Friendly Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsFriendly Yellow
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyHoney Lite
Honey Lite
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dusty Yellow
PPG
Nearly identical
Pasta
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Golden Lab
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Yellow Frosting
Kilz
Nearly identical
Shortcake
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Shortcake
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Oklahoma Wheat
Behr
Nearly identical
Grain .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Shoreline
Valspar
Nearly identical
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Friendly Yellow
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Friendly Yellow.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Friendly Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Friendly Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Friendly Yellow are Honey Lite by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Glimmer Bright by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Dusty Yellow by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Friendly Yellow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.