Lemon Cream 3006-4C is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F9EEC7, LRV 85 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lavish Lemon from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F9EEC7 · 3006-4C
Lemon Cream
85%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Lemon Cream Technical Profile
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Lemon Cream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lemon Cream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparLemon Cream
Nearly identical
Vista PaintLavish Lemon
Lavish Lemon
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Candlelit Dinner
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lavish Lemon
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Daisy Yellow
PPG
Nearly identical
Honey Infusion
Behr
Nearly identical
Rainforest Glow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lily
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Silent Ivory
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Light Shine
Kilz
Nearly identical
Air .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lemon Cream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lemon Cream
#F9EEC7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFCA68
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lemon Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lemon Cream 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 Lemon Cream.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lemon Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lemon Cream have?
Lemon Cream by Valspar 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 Lemon Cream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lemon Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lemon Cream are Lavish Lemon by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Candlelit Dinner by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Lavish Lemon by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lemon Cream'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 Lemon Cream?
Lemon Cream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 85.4, 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 Lemon Cream's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.