Ref. #F6E3A1 · 1666
Venetian Yellow
77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Venetian Yellow Technical Profile
What color is Venetian Yellow? It's a light warm yellow with the hex code #F6E3A1. Colors similar to Venetian Yellow include Farrow & Ball Dayroom Yellow, Benjamin Moore Fresh Butter, Benjamin Moore Hawthorne Yellow. Venetian Yellow has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 77, Venetian Yellow reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Venetian Yellow reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Venetian Yellow
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Fresh Butter
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sugar Cookie
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lemon Filling
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wright Cornfield Tan
PPG
Nearly identical
Aspire .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Wickerware
Behr
Nearly identical
Lemon Filling
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Venetian Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Venetian Yellow
#F6E3A1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0CC66
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Venetian Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Venetian 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 Venetian Yellow.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Venetian Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Venetian Yellow have?
Venetian Yellow by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Venetian Yellow from other brands?
The closest matches are Dayroom Yellow by Farrow & Ball (#F7E29D), Fresh Butter by Benjamin Moore (#F2E0A0), Hawthorne Yellow by Benjamin Moore (#F6E2A5). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Venetian Yellow?
Venetian Yellow has an LRV of 77.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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