Lucent Yellow 6400 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #E4D0A5, LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Light Amber from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E4D0A5 · 6400
Lucent Yellow
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Lucent Yellow Technical Profile
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Lucent Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lucent Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsLucent Yellow
Nearly identical
ValsparLight Amber
Light Amber
Valspar
Nearly identical
Foothills
PPG
Nearly identical
Coconut Crumble
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Coconut Crumble
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Canary Island
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Desert Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Riviera Sand
Behr
Nearly identical
Just a Dash
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Goldilocks
Kilz
Very similar
Grain .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lucent Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lucent Yellow
#E4D0A5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEBA78
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lucent Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lucent Yellow 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 Lucent Yellow.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lucent Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lucent Yellow have?
Lucent Yellow 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 Lucent Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lucent Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lucent Yellow are Light Amber by Valspar (a near-identical match), Foothills by PPG (a near-identical match), Coconut Crumble by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lucent Yellow'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 Lucent Yellow?
Lucent Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 64.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lucent Yellow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.