Venetian Yellow 1666 is a yellow paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F6E3A1, LRV 77 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Almost Ivory from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F6E3A1 · 1666
Venetian Yellow
77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Venetian Yellow Technical Profile
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Venetian Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Venetian 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-WilliamsVenetian Yellow
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyAlmost Ivory
Almost Ivory
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
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
Lemon Filling
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wickerware
Behr
Nearly identical
Late Day Sun
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cream Gold
Kilz
Very similar
Light Ivory
RAL
Very similar
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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.
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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
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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 sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Venetian Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Venetian Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Venetian Yellow are Almost Ivory by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Dayroom Yellow by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Fresh Butter by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Venetian 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 Venetian Yellow?
Venetian Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Venetian Yellow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.