Pollen Powder 9014 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #FBD187, LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brushed Almond from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FBD187 · 9014
Pollen Powder
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Pollen Powder in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pollen Powder in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsPollen Powder
Nearly identical
ValsparBrushed Almond
Brushed Almond
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bread 'n Butter
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Warbler Yellow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sunporch
Behr
Nearly identical
Summer Sherbert
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Evening Glow
PPG
Nearly identical
Beverly Hills
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Glaze Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Apricot Glow
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Aspire .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pollen Powder
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pollen Powder
#FBD187
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C2D260
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pollen Powder
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pollen Powder 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 Pollen Powder.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pollen Powder — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pollen Powder have?
Pollen Powder 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 Pollen Powder in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pollen Powder from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pollen Powder are Brushed Almond by Valspar (a near-identical match), Bread 'n Butter by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Warbler Yellow by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pollen Powder'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 Pollen Powder?
Pollen Powder has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 67.9, 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 Pollen Powder's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.