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Sherwin-Williams Lemon Chiffon

SW 6686 · #F5E5BC · LRV ~79.1

Closest tone in another brand: HGTV Home Lemon Chiffon (~100% proximity)

Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) is a light yellow from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 79.1 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Lemon Chiffon (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Lemon Chiffon in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

79.1 · Light

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 6686

HEX

#F5E5BC

RGB

245, 229, 188

HSL

43°, 74%, 85%

Family

Yellows

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Lemon Chiffon FAQ

What is the LRV of Lemon Chiffon?

Lemon Chiffon has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 79.1 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 Lemon Chiffon in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Chiffon (HGSW6686), ~100% proximity; Valspar: Pale Maize (3005-8C), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Creamy Custard (PPG1204-3), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Weston Flax (HC-5), ~97% proximity; PPG: Joyful (PPG1107-2), ~96% proximity; Behr: Candlewick (HDC-CT-03), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Candle in the Wind (DE5442), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Farrow's Cream (No. 67), ~90% 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 Lemon Chiffon?

The HEX code of Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) is #F5E5BC, RGB 245, 229, 188. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.