Lemon Drop 7122 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F8F0D9 and LRV 87. Its closest cross-brand match is YL-W4 from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F8F0D9 · 7122
Lemon Drop
87%LRV Value
Lemon Drop Technical Profile
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Lemon Drop in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lemon Drop 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 Drop
Nearly identical
BehrYL-W4
YL-W4
Behr
Nearly identical
White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cheesecake
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Vanilla View
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
White Peony
Kilz
Nearly identical
Saffron Ivory
Valspar
Nearly identical
Vanilla Custard
PPG
Nearly identical
Wax Wing
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
White Tie
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Warm Sunlight
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cream
RAL
Very similar
Air .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lemon Drop
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lemon Drop
#F8F0D9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFC36F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lemon Drop
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lemon Drop 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 Drop.
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 Drop — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Lemon Drop from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lemon Drop are YL-W4 by Behr (a near-identical match), White by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), White Rock by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lemon Drop'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 Drop?
Lemon Drop has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 87.3, 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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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Lemon Drop depends on the room. Here's how to choose.