Lemon Chiffon 6686 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F5E5BC, LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is White Whimsy from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F5E5BC · 6686
Lemon Chiffon
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Lemon Chiffon Technical Profile
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Lemon Chiffon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lemon Chiffon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsLemon Chiffon
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyWhite Whimsy
White Whimsy
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Gentle Glow
PPG
Nearly identical
Egg Noodle
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Oklahoma Wheat
Behr
Nearly identical
Egg Noodle
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Demure Yellow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Summer Harvest
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cookie Dough
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Yellow Frosting
Kilz
Nearly identical
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lemon Chiffon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lemon Chiffon
#F5E5BC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2C66C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lemon Chiffon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lemon Chiffon 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 Lemon Chiffon.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lemon Chiffon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lemon Chiffon have?
Lemon Chiffon 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 Lemon Chiffon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lemon Chiffon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lemon Chiffon are White Whimsy by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Lemon Parsnips by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Gentle Glow by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lemon Chiffon'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 Lemon Chiffon?
Lemon Chiffon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lemon Chiffon's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.