ColorplanLemon Chiffon
SW 6686 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 79 · light
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) is a light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 79. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Mushroom Cap (177), Farrow & Ball Farrow's Cream (No.67) and Behr Banana Cream (350C-2).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 79.1 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F5E5BC |
| RGB | 245, 229, 188 |
| HSL | 43°, 74%, 85% |
About Lemon Chiffon
Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) is a light, medium-strength yellow from Sherwin-Williams. With an LRV of 79, Lemon Chiffon 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 Lemon Chiffon'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. Next to Friendly Yellow (SW 6680), it's cooler and more muted.
How Lemon Chiffon changes with the light
Lemon Chiffon is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Lemon Chiffon's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Lemon Chiffon 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 Lemon Chiffon can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Lemon Chiffon will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Lemon Chiffon in real homes
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Lemon Chiffon 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 1.3
Also close: Butter Milk (ΔE 1.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.2
Also close: House White (ΔE 3.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
Lemon Chiffon questions
What undertone does Lemon Chiffon have?
Lemon Chiffon has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Lemon Chiffon's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Lemon Chiffon a light or dark color?
Lemon Chiffon has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 79.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 79, Lemon Chiffon reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Lemon Chiffon in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Mushroom Cap 177 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Farrow & Ball: Farrow's Cream No.67 (close, ΔE 3.2); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (very close, ΔE 2.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Lemon Chiffon?
Lemon Chiffon is light enough to use on walls, trim and ceiling for a seamless look. Use a semi-gloss on trim and a flat finish on the ceiling to add subtle definition.
Where does Lemon Chiffon work best?
Lemon Chiffon works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 79, Lemon Chiffon reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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