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PPG Canary Yellow

PPG1215-4 · #F0DF75 · LRV ~72.6

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Lightning Bug (~99% proximity)

Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) is a light yellow from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 72.6 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Lightning Bug (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Canary Yellow in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

Dunn-Edwards: Lightning Bug (DE5465), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Yellow Finch (2024-40), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Wild Daffodil (8001-25C), ~96% proximity; Behr: Solar Energy (P310-5), ~89% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Funky Yellow (SW 6913), ~87% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Funky Yellow (HGSW6913), ~87% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Babouche (No. 223), ~73% 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 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.