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Behr Swiss Coffee

YL-W05 · #F1ECDF · LRV ~84

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Polar White (~99% proximity)

Swiss Coffee (YL-W05) is a warm white from Behr with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 84 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Polar White (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Swiss Coffee in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

84 · Very light

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

YL-W05

HEX

#F1ECDF

RGB

241, 236, 223

HSL

43°, 39%, 91%

Family

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Swiss Coffee FAQ

What undertone does Swiss Coffee have?

Swiss Coffee is a warm white with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Swiss Coffee?

Swiss Coffee has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 84 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Swiss Coffee in other brands?

Valspar: Polar White (7003-16), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Candlelit Beige (PPG1207-1), ~99% proximity; PPG: Macaroon Cream (PPG15-05), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Vapor (AF-35), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Classic Light Buff (SW 0050), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dover White (HGSW6385), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Bone China (DEW339), ~98% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pointing (No. 2003), ~98% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Swiss Coffee?

The HEX code of Swiss Coffee (YL-W05) is #F1ECDF, RGB 241, 236, 223. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.