Lemon Meringue 7561 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F5EACC, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #F5EACC · 7561
Lemon Meringue
83%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Lemon Meringue Technical Profile
HEX Code#F5EACC
RGB245, 234, 204
Estimated LRV82.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Maiden Hair
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#F5E9CA
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Sphere
Vista Paint
#F2E8CB
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Calcite
Benjamin Moore
#F8ECCE
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Sumatra
Behr
#F7EDCF
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Spirited
Valspar
#F4E8C8
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Sphere
Hirshfield's
#F2E8CC
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Warm Sunlight
Dutch Boy
#F4E9CE
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Wax Poetic
Dunn-Edwards
#F1E6CC
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Light Shine
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#FBEDC8
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#F5E8D0
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Colors That Work With Lemon Meringue
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Lemon Meringue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lemon Meringue are Maiden Hair by PPG (a close digital match), Sphere by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Calcite by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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