Ref. #F0E6BB · 6008-5B
Heart of Palm
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Heart of Palm Technical Profile
What color is Heart of Palm? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #F0E6BB. Colors similar to Heart of Palm include Benjamin Moore Chamber Yellow, Behr Yellow Wax Pepper, Benjamin Moore Melted Butter. Heart of Palm has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 79, Heart of Palm 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 Heart of Palm 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 Heart of Palm
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Chamber Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Yellow Wax Pepper
Behr
Nearly identical
Slices Of Happy
PPG
Nearly identical
Leaf Scent
MPC
Nearly identical
Emma
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sandy Shore
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bermuda Son
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pineapple Cream
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Heart of Palm
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Heart of Palm
#F0E6BB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8C072
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Heart of Palm
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Heart of Palm 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 Heart of Palm.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Heart of Palm — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Heart of Palm have?
Heart of Palm by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Heart of Palm from other brands?
The closest matches are Chamber Yellow by Benjamin Moore (#F0E6BB), Yellow Wax Pepper by Behr (#EDE4B9), Melted Butter by Benjamin Moore (#F3E8BE). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Heart of Palm?
Heart of Palm has an LRV of 78.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Heart of Palm's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.