Lemon Meringue 7561 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F5EACC, LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Maiden Hair from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F5EACC · 7561
Lemon Meringue
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Lemon Meringue Technical Profile
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Lemon Meringue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lemon Meringue 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 Meringue
Nearly identical
PPGMaiden Hair
Maiden Hair
PPG
Nearly identical
Sphere
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Calcite
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sumatra
Behr
Nearly identical
Spirited
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sphere
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Warm Sunlight
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Wax Poetic
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Light Shine
Kilz
Very similar
New White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Create .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lemon Meringue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lemon Meringue
#F5EACC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFC270
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lemon Meringue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lemon Meringue 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 Meringue.
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 Meringue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lemon Meringue have?
Lemon Meringue 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 Meringue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lemon Meringue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lemon Meringue are Maiden Hair by PPG (a near-identical match), Sphere by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Calcite by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lemon Meringue'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 Meringue?
Lemon Meringue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 82.6, 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 Meringue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.