Ref. #F2C85E · 3006-3B
Sweet Lemon
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sweet Lemon Technical Profile
What color is Sweet Lemon? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #F2C85E. Colors similar to Sweet Lemon include Sherwin-Williams Sunny Side Up, Benjamin Moore Firefly, PPG Sol De Yucatan. Sweet Lemon has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 61, Sweet Lemon sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Sweet Lemon
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Lemon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Lemon
#F2C85E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7CD65
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Lemon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Lemon 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 Sweet Lemon.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sweet Lemon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Lemon have?
Sweet Lemon by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Sweet Lemon from other brands?
The closest matches are Sunny Side Up by Sherwin-Williams (#F7CE65), Firefly by Benjamin Moore (#EFC564), Sol De Yucatan by PPG (#F1C96A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sweet Lemon?
Sweet Lemon has an LRV of 61.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sweet Lemon's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.