Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Lemon Dream |
| SKU | 0942 |
| Hex | #EDA829 |
| RGB | 237, 168, 41 |
| HSL | 39°, 84%, 55% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Diamond Vogel Lemon Dream
Lemon Dream sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Lemon Dream is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
12 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Lemon Dream within Diamond Vogel's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #EDA829 in HSL space. Pair Lemon Dream with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Diamond Vogel Lemon Dream Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Lemon Dream from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0942 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lemon Dream
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Lemon Dream is Brittlebush (SW 6684) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brittlebush swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Lemon Dream
At Behr, the closest color to Lemon Dream is Optimist Gold (BIC-43) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Optimist Gold swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Lemon Dream
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Lemon Dream is Yellow Marigold (2155-30). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 46). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Yellow Marigold and you'll get the same color. See the full Yellow Marigold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Lemon Dream
At Valspar, the closest color to Lemon Dream is Queen Anne (M226) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43.1 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Queen Anne swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Lemon Dream
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Lemon Dream. The nearest is Brass Mesh (PPG1209-6) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Brass Mesh swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Lemon Dream
Glidden has no exact twin of Lemon Dream. The nearest is Marigold Petals (05YY 42/727) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Marigold Petals swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Lemon Dream
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Lemon Dream is Honeyed (115-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Honeyed swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lemon Dream
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Lemon Dream is Summer Sunflower (HGSW 1162) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Summer Sunflower swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Lemon Dream
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Lemon Dream is Acorn Squash (DE5292) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Acorn Squash swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Lemon Dream
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Lemon Dream (0942), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Lemon Dream without repainting risk. See the full Lemon Dream swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Lemon Dream
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Lemon Dream is Torch (C2-618) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Torch swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Lemon Dream
Kompozit's nearest match is Lemon Dream (0942), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Lemon Dream without repainting risk. See the full Lemon Dream swatch →