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Lily
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Lily Technical Profile
What color is Lily? It's a light warm yellow with the hex code #F3E8C2. Colors similar to Lily include Valspar Pale Maize, Benjamin Moore America's Heartland, Benjamin Moore Pale Moon. Lily has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 81, Lily reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Lily reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Lily
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lily
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lily
#F3E8C2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABC270
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lily
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lily 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 Lily.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lily — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lily have?
Lily by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Lily from other brands?
The closest matches are Pale Maize by Valspar (#F3E7C1), America's Heartland by Benjamin Moore (#F6EAC3), Pale Moon by Benjamin Moore (#F4E8BF). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Lily?
Lily has an LRV of 80.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lily's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.