Solé 6896 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F7DDA1, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #F7DDA1 · 6896
Solé
74%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Solé Technical Profile
HEX Code#F7DDA1
RGB247, 221, 161
Estimated LRV74.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandSherwin-Williams
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#F7DDA1
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#F7DD9F
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#F8DCA3
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#FCDDA0
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#FFE1A2
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#F4DEA8
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#FADBA0
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Yellow Lotus
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#F7DCA7
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Peach Tickle
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#FFE3A1
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Pismo Dunes
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#F5D79E
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Colors That Work With Solé
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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
Digital 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
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Solé — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Solé have?
Solé 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 Solé from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Solé are Balmed Lemon by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Jonquil Yellow by PPG (a close digital match), Simply Yellow by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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