Lemon Peel 0849 is a yellow paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #FFEC80, LRV 83 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lemon Peel from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFEC80 · 0849
Lemon Peel
83%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Lemon Peel Technical Profile
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Lemon Peel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lemon Peel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintLemon Peel
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sLemon Peel
Lemon Peel
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Chilled Lemonade
Behr
Nearly identical
Citrus Punch
PPG
Nearly identical
Dandelion
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Nononsense
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wild Daffodil
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tinker Belles
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Fun Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Glory Yellow
Kilz
Visible difference
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Aspire .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Light Ivory
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lemon Peel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lemon Peel
#FFEC80
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABD65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lemon Peel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lemon Peel 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Lemon Peel.
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 Peel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lemon Peel have?
Lemon Peel by Vista Paint has a cool (green) 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 Peel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lemon Peel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lemon Peel are Lemon Peel by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Chilled Lemonade by Behr (a near-identical match), Citrus Punch by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lemon Peel'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 Peel?
Lemon Peel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 82.8, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lemon Peel's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.