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Sherwin-Williams Daffodil

SW 6901 · #FAD97A · LRV 71.4

Compare with other brands: HGTV Home Daffodil is a 100% match

Daffodil (SW 6901) is a light yellow from Sherwin-Williams. Its LRV is about 71.4 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Daffodil (100% match).

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LRV

71.4 · Light

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 6901

HEX

#FAD97A

RGB

250, 217, 122

HSL

45°, 93%, 73%

Family

Yellows

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Daffodil FAQ

What is the LRV of Daffodil?

Daffodil has an 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.

What is the closest match to Daffodil in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Daffodil (HGSW6901), 100%; Glidden: Firelight (PPG1211-5), 99%; PPG: Spiced Butternut (PPG1206-5), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Dalila (319), 94%; Behr: Spirited Yellow (P290-4), 94%; Valspar: Amber Pearl (3006-3C), 93%; Dunn-Edwards: Yuma Gold (DE5305), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Babouche (No. 223), 84%. 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 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.