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Sherwin-Williams Forsythia

SW 6907 · #FFC801 · LRV 62.6

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Lemon is a 96% match

Forsythia (SW 6907) is a light yellow from Sherwin-Williams. Its LRV is about 62.6 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Lemon (96% match).

Compare Forsythia with other brands

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LRV

62.6 · Light

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 6907

HEX

#FFC801

RGB

255, 200, 1

HSL

47°, 100%, 50%

Family

Yellows

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Forsythia FAQ

What is the LRV of Forsythia?

Forsythia has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 62.6 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 Forsythia in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Lemon (2021-20), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Confident Yellow (HGSW6911), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Confident Yellow (DEA117), 95%; Behr: Unmellow Yellow (P300-7), 94%; Valspar: Tangy (3008-1A), 93%; PPG: Rise-N-Shine (PPG1206-7), 84%; Glidden: Rise-N-Shine (PPG1206-7), 81%; Farrow & Ball: Babouche (No. 223), 31%. 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 Forsythia?

The HEX code of Forsythia (SW 6907) is #FFC801, RGB 255, 200, 1. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.