Tangy Lemon 3006-2A is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FEE284, LRV 77 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dalila from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FEE284 · 3006-2A
Tangy Lemon
77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tangy Lemon Technical Profile
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Tangy Lemon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tangy Lemon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparTangy Lemon
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreDalila
Dalila
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Yellowbird
PPG
Nearly identical
Cheerful Hue
Behr
Nearly identical
Lemon Drizzle
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Go Go Glow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ripe Pineapple
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Glory Yellow
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cheerful Yellow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Daffodil
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Aspire .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Ivory
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tangy Lemon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tangy Lemon
#FEE284
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5D55D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tangy Lemon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tangy 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 Tangy Lemon.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tangy Lemon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tangy Lemon have?
Tangy Lemon 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 Tangy Lemon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tangy Lemon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tangy Lemon are Dalila by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Yellowbird by PPG (a near-identical match), Cheerful Hue by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tangy Lemon'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 Tangy Lemon?
Tangy Lemon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.1, 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 Tangy Lemon's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.