Ref. #EFC980 · C-925
Perky Yellow
62%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Perky Yellow Technical Profile
What color is Perky Yellow? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #EFC980. Colors similar to Perky Yellow include Benjamin Moore Beverly Hills, Dunn-Edwards Almond Cookie, Hirshfield's Perky Yellow. Perky Yellow has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 62, Perky Yellow 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 Perky Yellow
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Beverly Hills
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Almond Cookie
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Perky Yellow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ivory White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Garbanzo Paste
Behr
Nearly identical
Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Bask in the Glow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Gold Buff
PPG
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Perky Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Perky Yellow
#EFC980
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BAC969
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Perky Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Perky Yellow 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 Perky Yellow.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Perky Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Perky Yellow have?
Perky Yellow by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Perky Yellow from other brands?
The closest matches are Beverly Hills by Benjamin Moore (#F2CB80), Almond Cookie by Dunn-Edwards (#EEC87C), Perky Yellow by Hirshfield's (#F2CA83). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Perky Yellow?
Perky Yellow has an LRV of 61.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Perky Yellow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.