Solé 6896 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F7DDA1, LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Balmed Lemon from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F7DDA1 · 6896
Solé
74%LRV Value
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Solé in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Solé in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsSolé
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyBalmed Lemon
Balmed Lemon
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Jonquil Yellow
PPG
Nearly identical
Clay Dust
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Suntan Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Elberta Peaches
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Grain .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
First Day of School
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Yellow Lotus
Kilz
Nearly identical
Peach Tickle
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pismo Dunes
Behr
Nearly identical
Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Solé
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Solé
#F7DDA1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8CD65
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Solé
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Solé 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 Solé.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Solé — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Solé have?
Solé 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 Solé in your own space before committing.
What colors match Solé from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Solé are Balmed Lemon by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Jonquil Yellow by PPG (a near-identical match), Simply Yellow by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Solé'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 Solé?
Solé has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Solé's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.