Sweet Lemon (3006-3B) is a light yellow from Valspar, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 60 (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 Imperial Yellow (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Sweet Lemon in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

60 · Light

Temperature

Warm

Code

3006-3B

HEX

#F8C452

RGB

248, 196, 82

HSL

41°, 92%, 65%

Family

Yellows

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Sweet Lemon FAQ

What is the LRV of Sweet Lemon?

Sweet Lemon has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 60 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 Sweet Lemon in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Imperial Yellow (314), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Rayo de Sol (SW 9020), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Rayo De Sol (HGSW9020), ~96% proximity; Behr: Bling Bling (P280-6), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Orange Delight (DE5306), ~93% proximity; PPG: Beach Party (PPG1211-6), ~92% proximity; Glidden: Fuzzy Navel (PPG1206-6), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Babouche (No. 223), ~74% 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 Sweet Lemon?

The HEX code of Sweet Lemon (3006-3B) is #F8C452, RGB 248, 196, 82. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.