Parakeet 6711 is a yellow paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #B4B05A, LRV 42 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Split Pea from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B4B05A · 6711
Parakeet
42%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Parakeet Technical Profile
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Parakeet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Parakeet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsParakeet
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSplit Pea
Split Pea
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Palm Frond
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Motherland
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Coriander Seed
Behr
Nearly identical
Motherland
Hirshfield's
Very similar
New Avocado
Valspar
Very similar
Parachute
PPG
Very similar
Chameleon
Kilz
Very similar
Leaf .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Praying Mantis
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Ochre Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Parakeet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Parakeet
#B4B05A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9BB082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Parakeet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Parakeet 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 Parakeet.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Parakeet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Parakeet have?
Parakeet by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) 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 Parakeet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Parakeet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Parakeet are Split Pea by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Palm Frond by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Motherland by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Parakeet'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 Parakeet?
Parakeet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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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 Parakeet's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.