Demure Yellow 3006-6C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F2E1BA, 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.
Ref. #F2E1BA · 3006-6C
Demure Yellow
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Demure Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Demure Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparDemure Yellow
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsFull Moon
Full Moon
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Slightly Yellow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Taj Mahal
Behr
Nearly identical
Golden Straw
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Kettle Corn
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Winter Wheat
PPG
Nearly identical
Egg Noodle
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Crème Fraîche
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Lion'S Roar
Kilz
Nearly identical
Create .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Demure Yellow
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Demure Yellow.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Demure Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Demure Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Demure Yellow are Full Moon by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Slightly Yellow by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Perfect Yellow by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Demure Yellow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.