Peace Yellow 2857 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #EECF9E, LRV 65 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Madera from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EECF9E · 2857
Peace Yellow
65%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Peace Yellow Technical Profile
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Peace Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Peace 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-WilliamsPeace Yellow
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsMadera
Madera
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Toasted Yellow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Knightley Straw
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Knightley Straw
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Toffee Crunch
PPG
Nearly identical
Harvest Time
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Filtered Moon
Behr
Nearly identical
Sweet Treats
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cottage Yellow
Kilz
Very similar
Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Peace Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Peace Yellow
#EECF9E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BAC46E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Peace Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Peace 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 Peace 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.
Peace Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Peace Yellow have?
Peace 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 Peace Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Peace Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Peace Yellow are Madera by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Toasted Yellow by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Knightley Straw by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Peace 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 Peace Yellow?
Peace Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.3, 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 Peace Yellow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.