Lemon Twist 6909 is a yellow paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #FED95D, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Summer'S Sun from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FED95D · 6909
Lemon Twist
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Lemon Twist Technical Profile
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Lemon Twist in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lemon Twist 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 Twist
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySummer'S Sun
Summer'S Sun
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Wake Up
Kilz
Nearly identical
Amarillo
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Glitter Yellow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Golden Nectar
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Yellow Chimes
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mariposa
PPG
Nearly identical
Glitter Yellow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Squash Blossom
Behr
Nearly identical
Saffron Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Aspire .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lemon Twist
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lemon Twist
#FED95D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5D55D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lemon Twist
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lemon Twist 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 Twist.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lemon Twist — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lemon Twist have?
Lemon Twist by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Lemon Twist in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lemon Twist from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lemon Twist are Summer'S Sun by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Wake Up by Kilz (a near-identical match), Amarillo by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lemon Twist'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 Twist?
Lemon Twist has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.5, 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 Lemon Twist's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.