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Ref. #FDE9A1 · 3006-2B

Lemon Twist

82%LRV Value
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Lemon Twist 3006-2B is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FDE9A1, LRV 82 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mellow Yellow from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Lemon Twist Technical Profile

HEX Code#FDE9A1
RGB253, 233, 161
LRV81.7
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandValspar

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Lemon Twist in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Lemon Twist in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparLemon Twist
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreMellow Yellow

Mellow Yellow

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Egg Nog

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Butter Tart

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Lively Yellow

Behr

Nearly identical

Twinkle Little Star

PPG

Nearly identical

Bee Balm

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Dayroom Yellow

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Venetian Yellow

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Aspire .02

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Sunstone

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Yellow Green

Kilz

Very similar

Light Ivory

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Lemon Twist

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Lemon Twist

#FDE9A1

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B3D45E

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Lemon Twist

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Lemon Drops

Complement

Lavender Sky

Lemon Twist Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Dried Bay Leaf

Pop

Tupelo Honey

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Deep Mint

Pop

Bravo!

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Starry Sky

Pop

Cosmic Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Lemon Twist.

Sunglow

Valspar · 3003-2B

#FFE59E

East of the Sun

Valspar · 8001-25B

#F9EC9F

Peach Tickle

Valspar · 3002-2B

#FFE3A1

Like Butter

Valspar · 3005-2A

#FEE59C

Chickery Chick

Valspar · 3008-2A

#FBE998

Pineapple Cream

Valspar · 3008-4A

#F8E9AA

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Parakeet

Sherwin-Williams · 6711

#B4B05A

Lemon Appeal

Hirshfield's · 0798

#EFE4AE

Leaf .01

Colorhouse · Leaf-01

#D2D1AD

Milk And Honey

Kilz · LE190-01

#F6F1DE

Yellow Lupine

Vista Paint · 0808

#C9A948

Ripe Pineapple

Dunn-Edwards · DE5389

#FFE07B

Lemon Twist — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Lemon Twist have?
Lemon Twist 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 Twist in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lemon Twist from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lemon Twist are Mellow Yellow by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Lemon Drops by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Egg Nog by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lemon Twist'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 Twist?
Lemon Twist has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 81.7, 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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