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PPG Canary Yellow

PPG1215-4 · #F0DF75 · LRV 72.6

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Lightning Bug is a 99% match

Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) is a light yellow from PPG. Its LRV is about 72.6 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Lightning Bug (99% match).

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LRV

72.6 · Light

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1215-4

HEX

#F0DF75

RGB

240, 223, 117

HSL

52°, 80%, 70%

Family

Yellows

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Canary Yellow FAQ

What is the LRV of Canary Yellow?

Canary Yellow has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 72.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to Canary Yellow in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Lightning Bug (DE5465), 99%; Glidden: Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Yellow Finch (2024-40), 98%; Valspar: Wild Daffodil (8001-25C), 96%; Behr: Solar Energy (P310-5), 89%; Sherwin-Williams: Funky Yellow (SW 6913), 87%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Funky Yellow (HGSW6913), 87%; Farrow & Ball: Babouche (No. 223), 73%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Canary Yellow?

The HEX code of Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) is #F0DF75, RGB 240, 223, 117. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.