Valspar Swallowtail
V017-1 · #FFEAAA · LRV ~83
Closest tone in another brand: Behr Rite Of Spring (~98% proximity)Swallowtail (V017-1) is a light yellow from Valspar, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 83 (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 tone in another brand is Behr Rite Of Spring (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Swallowtail in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
83 · Very light
Temperature
Warm
Code
V017-1
HEX
#FFEAAA
RGB
255, 234, 170
HSL
45°, 100%, 83%
Family
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Swallowtail FAQ
What is the LRV of Swallowtail?
Swallowtail has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 83 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Swallowtail in other brands?
Behr: Rite Of Spring (P300-3), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Squish-Squash (311), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Sun Drenched (DE5304), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow (SW 1666), ~94% proximity; PPG: Butterfly Bush (PPG1214-4), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow (No. 233), ~93% proximity; Glidden: Butterfly Bush (PPG1214-4), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Optimistic Yellow (HGSW6900), ~92% 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 Swallowtail?
The HEX code of Swallowtail (V017-1) is #FFEAAA, RGB 255, 234, 170. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.