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Sherwin-Williams Lemon Meringue

SW 7561 · #F5EACC · LRV 82.6

Compare with other brands: Glidden Maiden Hair is a 99% match

Lemon Meringue (SW 7561) is a light yellow from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 82.6 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Maiden Hair (99% match).

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LRV

82.6 · Very light

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 7561

HEX

#F5EACC

RGB

245, 234, 204

HSL

44°, 67%, 88%

Family

Yellows

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Lemon Meringue FAQ

What undertone does Lemon Meringue have?

Lemon Meringue has no strong undertone: it reads as a light yellow. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Lemon Meringue?

Lemon Meringue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 82.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark.

What is the closest match to Lemon Meringue in other brands?

Glidden: Maiden Hair (PPG1106-1), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Calcite (CW-110), 98%; PPG: Heavenly Haze (PPG1211-2), 98%; Behr: Rice Wine (M320-2), 97%; Valspar: Desert Flower (6008-5A), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Milkweed (DEC762), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Vanillin (HGSW6371), 93%; Farrow & Ball: New White (No. 59), 92%. 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 Lemon Meringue?

The HEX code of Lemon Meringue (SW 7561) is #F5EACC, RGB 245, 234, 204. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.