Tangy Lemon 3006-2A is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FEE284, estimated 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.
Valspar · #FEE284 · 3006-2A
Tangy Lemon
77%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Tangy Lemon Technical Profile
HEX Code#FEE284
RGB254, 226, 132
Estimated LRV77.1
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Tangy Lemon
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dalila
Benjamin Moore
#FFE282
Close digital match
Yellowbird
PPG
#FFE387
Close digital match
Cheerful Hue
Behr
#FEE487
Close digital match
Lemon Drizzle
Hirshfield's
#FEE483
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Go Go Glow
Vista Paint
#FDE189
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Ripe Pineapple
Dunn-Edwards
#FFE07B
Close digital match
Glory Yellow
Kilz
#FFDF85
Close digital match
Cheerful Yellow
Dutch Boy
#F5DB82
Close digital match
Daffodil
Sherwin-Williams
#FAD97A
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Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
#F7E29D
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Colorhouse
#F0D181
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RAL
#E6D690
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Colors That Work With Tangy Lemon
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Tangy Lemon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tangy Lemon are Dalila by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Yellowbird by PPG (a close digital match), Cheerful Hue by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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