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Sherwin-Williams Daffodil
SW 6901 · #FAD97A · LRV ~71.4
Closest tone in another brand: HGTV Home Daffodil (~100% proximity)Daffodil (SW 6901) is a light yellow from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 71.4 (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 Daffodil (~100% proximity).
Closest tone to Daffodil in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
71.4 · Light
Temperature
Warm
Code
SW 6901
HEX
#FAD97A
RGB
250, 217, 122
HSL
45°, 93%, 73%
Family
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Daffodil FAQ
What is the LRV of Daffodil?
Daffodil has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 71.4 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 Daffodil in other brands?
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Daffodil (HGSW6901), ~100% proximity; Glidden: Firelight (PPG1211-5), ~99% proximity; PPG: Spiced Butternut (PPG1206-5), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Dalila (319), ~94% proximity; Behr: Spirited Yellow (P290-4), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Amber Pearl (3006-3C), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Yuma Gold (DE5305), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Babouche (No. 223), ~84% 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 Daffodil?
The HEX code of Daffodil (SW 6901) is #FAD97A, RGB 250, 217, 122. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.