Demure Yellow 3006-6C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F2E1BA, estimated LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Full Moon from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #F2E1BA · 3006-6C
Demure Yellow
76%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Demure Yellow Technical Profile
HEX Code#F2E1BA
RGB242, 225, 186
Estimated LRV76.3
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandValspar
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#F4E3BC
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Taj Mahal
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#F4E2BC
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Golden Straw
Benjamin Moore
#F0DEB6
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Kettle Corn
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#F5E2BB
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Winter Wheat
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#F5E4BF
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Egg Noodle
Hirshfield's
#F1E3BD
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Crème Fraîche
Dunn-Edwards
#EBDAB5
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Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
#EFDBB3
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Lion'S Roar
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Colors That Work With Demure Yellow
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Demure Yellow
#F2E1BA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2C36F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Demure Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Demure 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
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Demure Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Demure Yellow have?
Demure Yellow by Valspar 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 Demure Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Demure Yellow are Full Moon by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Slightly Yellow by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Perfect Yellow by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Demure 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 Demure Yellow?
Demure Yellow has a estimated lightness value of 76.3, 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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