Lucent Yellow 6400 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #E4D0A5, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #E4D0A5 · 6400
Lucent Yellow
64%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Lucent Yellow Technical Profile
HEX Code#E4D0A5
RGB228, 208, 165
Estimated LRV64.3
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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Light Amber
Valspar
#E2CEA4
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Foothills
PPG
#E1CFA5
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Coconut Crumble
Vista Paint
#E0CDA4
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Coconut Crumble
Hirshfield's
#E2CEA6
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Canary Island
Dunn-Edwards
#E9D4A9
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Desert Tan
Benjamin Moore
#E7D0A2
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Riviera Sand
Behr
#DECA9E
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Just a Dash
Dutch Boy
#E6D1A0
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Goldilocks
Kilz
#EAD2AA
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Colors That Work With Lucent Yellow
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Lucent Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lucent Yellow are Light Amber by Valspar (a close digital match), Foothills by PPG (a close digital match), Coconut Crumble by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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