ColorplanFriendly Yellow
SW 6680 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 76 · light
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Friendly Yellow (SW 6680) is a light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 76. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Mushroom Cap (177), Farrow & Ball Farrow's Cream (No.67) and Behr Banana Cream (350C-2). For trim, try White Flour (SW 7102).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 75.9 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F5E0B1 |
| RGB | 245, 224, 177 |
| HSL | 41°, 77%, 83% |
About Friendly Yellow
Friendly Yellow (SW 6680) is a light, medium-strength yellow from Sherwin-Williams. With an LRV of 76, Friendly Yellow reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Friendly Yellow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. It's very close to Banana Cream (SW 6673); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Friendly Yellow changes with the light
Friendly Yellow has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Friendly Yellow's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Friendly Yellow will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Friendly Yellow can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Friendly Yellow will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Friendly Yellow in real homes
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Friendly Yellow equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Very close · ΔE 1.1
Also close: Sundress (ΔE 1.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.4
Also close: Hound Lemon (ΔE 3.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
Friendly Yellow questions
What undertone does Friendly Yellow have?
Friendly Yellow has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Friendly Yellow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Friendly Yellow a light or dark color?
Friendly Yellow has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 75.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 76, Friendly Yellow reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Friendly Yellow in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Mushroom Cap 177 (very close, ΔE 1.1); Farrow & Ball: Farrow's Cream No.67 (close, ΔE 3.4); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (very close, ΔE 1.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Friendly Yellow?
Try White Flour (SW 7102) on trim and High Reflective White (SW 7757) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Friendly Yellow's undertone.
Where does Friendly Yellow work best?
Friendly Yellow works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 76, Friendly Yellow reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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