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Sherwin-Williams Forsythia
SW 6907 · #FFC801 · LRV ~62.6
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Lemon (~96% proximity)Forsythia (SW 6907) is a light yellow from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 62.6 (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 Lemon (~96% proximity).
Closest tone to Forsythia in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
62.6 · Light
Temperature
Warm
Code
SW 6907
HEX
#FFC801
RGB
255, 200, 1
HSL
47°, 100%, 50%
Family
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Forsythia FAQ
What is the LRV of Forsythia?
Forsythia has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Forsythia in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Lemon (2021-20), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Confident Yellow (HGSW6911), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Confident Yellow (DEA117), ~95% proximity; Behr: Unmellow Yellow (P300-7), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Tangy (3008-1A), ~93% proximity; PPG: Rise-N-Shine (PPG1206-7), ~84% proximity; Glidden: Rise-N-Shine (PPG1206-7), ~81% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Babouche (No. 223), ~31% 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 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.