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Sherwin-Williams Venetian Yellow

SW 1666 · #F6E3A1 · LRV ~77.1

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Fresh Butter (~96% proximity)

Venetian Yellow (SW 1666) is a light yellow from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 77.1 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Fresh Butter (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Venetian Yellow in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

77.1 · Light

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 1666

HEX

#F6E3A1

RGB

246, 227, 161

HSL

47°, 83%, 80%

Family

Yellows

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Venetian Yellow FAQ

What is the LRV of Venetian Yellow?

Venetian Yellow has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 77.1 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 Venetian Yellow in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Fresh Butter (290), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Durango Dust (DE5380), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow (No. 233), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Dainty Daisy (V018-1), ~95% proximity; Behr: Rite Of Spring (P300-3), ~94% proximity; PPG: Butterfly Bush (PPG1214-4), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Butterfly Bush (PPG1214-4), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Optimistic Yellow (HGSW6900), ~93% 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 Venetian Yellow?

The HEX code of Venetian Yellow (SW 1666) is #F6E3A1, RGB 246, 227, 161. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.