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GLIDDEN · PPG1211-5

Glidden Firelight#F9D97B · LRV 71

Firelight reads as a red-orange / warm — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the spec, what Glidden PPG1211-5 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

GLIDDEN FIRELIGHT
RGB 249, 217, 123 LRV 71

Color spec

Brand Glidden
Name Firelight
SKU PPG1211-5
Hex #F9D97B
RGB 249, 217, 123
HSL 45°, 91%, 73%
LRV 71
Undertone red-orange / warm
Family Yellow

About Glidden Firelight

At LRV 71, Firelight is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Firelight is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.

Closest matches at every US brand

20 brands · top 5 each

5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all yellow from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.29
All yellow at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6901 · #FAD97A · ΔE 0.29 · LRV 71
SW 9018 · #FBD682 · ΔE 2.47 · LRV 70
SW 6695 · #F7D78A · ΔE 2.88 · LRV 70
SW 9019 · #FBD073 · ΔE 3.54 · LRV 67
SW 6688 · #F5D68F · ΔE 3.96 · LRV 70

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.51
All yellow at Behr →
P260-4 · #FFDA7D · ΔE 1.51 · LRV 73
P270-4 · #FFDA7D · ΔE 1.51 · LRV 73
HDC-SM16-05 · #FDD77A · ΔE 1.75 · LRV 71
PPU6-13 · #FDD675 · ΔE 1.95 · LRV 70
T17-20 · #FED67E · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 71

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.91
All yellow at Benjamin Moore →
319 · #FEE181 · ΔE 1.91 · LRV 77
348 · #F1DA76 · ΔE 2.81 · LRV 66
2020-40 · #FFD867 · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 69
320 · #FDDA66 · ΔE 2.98 · LRV 72
2019-40 · #FFD766 · ΔE 3.05 · LRV 71

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.23
All yellow at Valspar →
3007-3C · #F4D77F · ΔE 1.23 · LRV 69.3
V016-2 · #FFDD75 · ΔE 1.69 · LRV 75.2
3008-1C · #FFDE76 · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 75.3
3003-2A · #FFD971 · ΔE 1.94 · LRV 73.9
3006-3C · #F9D275 · ΔE 2.42 · LRV 67.5

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.39
All yellow at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1211-5 · #F9D87B · ΔE 0.39 · LRV 71
PPG1214-5 · #F6D76E · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 69
PPG1206-5 · #FFD878 · ΔE 1.9 · LRV 72
PPG17-17 · #FCD767 · ΔE 2.64 · LRV 70
PPG1215-4 · #EEDE75 · ΔE 4.9 · LRV 72

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.37
All yellow at Dutch Boy →
117-5DB · #FFDC77 · ΔE 1.37 · LRV 74
119-4DB · #F5DB82 · ΔE 1.75 · LRV 72
114-4DB · #FFD56F · ΔE 2.79 · LRV 70
219-3DB · #F7D78A · ΔE 2.88 · LRV 70
121-4DB · #EFD989 · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 70
HGSW 1184 · #FAD97A · ΔE 0.29 · LRV 71
HGSW 6901 · #FAD97A · ΔE 0.29 · LRV 71
HGSW 1174 · #FBD682 · ΔE 2.47 · LRV 70
HGSW 9018 · #FBD682 · ΔE 2.47 · LRV 70
HGSW 1216 · #F7D78A · ΔE 2.88 · LRV 70

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.77
All yellow at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5423 · #F6DA74 · ΔE 1.77 · LRV 65
DE5389 · #FFE07B · ΔE 1.84 · LRV 71
DE5305 · #FFD678 · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 69
DET496 · #EED683 · ΔE 2.74 · LRV 66
DE5347 · #FFDA68 · ΔE 2.84 · LRV 68

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.65
All yellow at Magnolia Home →
JG-39 · #E8D280 · ΔE 3.65 · LRV 65
JG-43 · #DDC588 · ΔE 7.48 · LRV 57
JG-42 · #EFD3A2 · ΔE 8.61 · LRV 68
JG-38 · #ECE1BC · ΔE 12.15 · LRV 75
JG-105 · #D7CEAB · ΔE 13.04 · LRV 62

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.23
All yellow at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 9914 · #F5DB88 · ΔE 2.23 · LRV 72
NO. 74 · #EDCE82 · ΔE 3.81 · LRV 64
NO. 218 · #F2CF86 · ΔE 4.41 · LRV 65
NO. 233 · #F7E29D · ΔE 5.19 · LRV 77
NO. 9802 · #EBE393 · ΔE 7.09 · LRV 75

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.92
All yellow at Diamond Vogel →
0821 · #F8D67A · ΔE 0.92 · LRV 69
0856 · #FFDE7A · ΔE 1.4 · LRV 76
0862 · #F6D98D · ΔE 2.95 · LRV 71
0953 · #FFD46A · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 70
0947 · #FFD36A · ΔE 3.44 · LRV 71

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.24
All yellow at Hirshfield's →
0821 · #FAD675 · ΔE 1.24 · LRV 66
0856 · #FFE07B · ΔE 1.84 · LRV 73
0862 · #F9D988 · ΔE 2.15 · LRV 69
0939 · #FFDA8B · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 71
0947 · #FFD266 · ΔE 3.82 · LRV 66

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 7.28
All yellow at Rodda →
R052 · #DAC988 · ΔE 7.28 · LRV 59
CA137 · #E8C58F · ΔE 9.01 · LRV 59
CA129 · #EECFA6 · ΔE 11.05 · LRV 66
CA128 · #F3D5AD · ΔE 11.1 · LRV 70
CA122 · #EAD7B7 · ΔE 12.74 · LRV 69

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.01
All yellow at C2 Paint →
BD71 · #FEE188 · ΔE 2.01 · LRV 77
C2-591 · #F8D187 · ΔE 4.68 · LRV 67
C2-607 · #EFD390 · ΔE 4.77 · LRV 67
C2-590 · #F2C97C · ΔE 5.45 · LRV 62
C2-623 · #EED898 · ΔE 5.5 · LRV 70

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 5.32
All yellow at Clare →
PNT100-MD-23 · #F5CA7A · ΔE 5.32 · LRV 63
PNT100-MD-22 · #EED6A5 · ΔE 8.45 · LRV 69
PNT100-MD-63 · #D1D0A6 · ΔE 13.21 · LRV 61
PNT100-LT-71 · #F7CFB0 · ΔE 15.48 · LRV 68
Pop
PNT100-LT-26 · #F7CCB9 · ΔE 20.44 · LRV 66

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 10.7
All yellow at Portola Paints →
PATISSERIE · #F4E2B9 · ΔE 10.7 · LRV 77
EL MATADOR · #DBC6A9 · ΔE 14.24 · LRV 58
ANTIGUA · #DAC2A4 · ΔE 14.39 · LRV 56
LA CONCHITA · #DBC3AA · ΔE 15.84 · LRV 57
MARIPOSA · #E8E2D0 · ΔE 17.42 · LRV 76

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 8.78
All yellow at Annie Sloan →
TILTON · #E3B659 · ΔE 8.78 · LRV 51
OLD OCHRE · #DFC9A9 · ΔE 13.22 · LRV 60
VERSAILLES · #C4B58A · ΔE 13.6 · LRV 47
ARLES · #E3A656 · ΔE 14.64 · LRV 44
PARIS GREY · #BEC0B3 · ΔE 21.08 · LRV 52

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 6.22
All yellow at Backdrop →
BD-EA · #E5C580 · ΔE 6.22 · LRV 60
BD-CC · #E5DCC4 · ΔE 15.4 · LRV 73
BD-DS · #F2EAD2 · ΔE 15.92 · LRV 84
BD-RR · #D6CFBE · ΔE 17.67 · LRV 65
BD-AU · #E5C8B7 · ΔE 19.09 · LRV 60

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 11.61
All yellow at Rust-Oleum →
398641 · #E2D7B0 · ΔE 11.61 · LRV 68
329598 · #FBF6E0 · ΔE 17.47 · LRV 92
285140 · #F6F7F9 · ΔE 25.47 · LRV 93
285142 · #E2CDCC · ΔE 25.53 · LRV 64
285139 · #ACCECD · ΔE 28.99 · LRV 57

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.24
All yellow at Kompozit →
0821 · #FAD675 · ΔE 1.24 · LRV 70
0856 · #FFE07B · ΔE 1.84 · LRV 76
0862 · #F9D988 · ΔE 2.15 · LRV 72
0939 · #FFDA8B · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 73
0947 · #FFD266 · ΔE 3.82 · LRV 68

Similar Glidden colors

closest in the Glidden deck

The nearest shades to Firelight within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

45YY 69/469 · LRV 69
PPG1206-5 · LRV 72
43YY 69/543 · LRV 69
PPG1214-5 · LRV 69
29YY 66/537 · LRV 66
50YY 65/454 · LRV 65

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #F9D97B in HSL space. Pair Firelight with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#F9D97B + #7B9BF9
TRIADIC
#F9D97B · #7BF9D9 · #D97BF9
ANALOGOUS
#F99A7B · #F9D97B · #DAF97B

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.38:1 fail
Sample text on black
15.24:1 AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Glidden Firelight Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Firelight 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 Glidden PPG1211-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Firelight

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Firelight is Daffodil (SW 6901). At ΔE 0.29 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 71 vs 71). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Daffodil and you'll get the same color. See the full Daffodil swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Firelight

Behr's nearest match is Deviled Egg (HDC-SM16-05), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 71 vs 71) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Firelight without repainting risk. See the full Deviled Egg swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Firelight

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Firelight is Inner Glow (348) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 66 vs 71) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Inner Glow swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Firelight

Valspar's nearest match is Island Sun (3007-3C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It runs slightly darker (LRV 69.3 vs 71) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Firelight without repainting risk. See the full Island Sun swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Firelight

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Firelight is Firelight (PPG1211-5). At ΔE 0.39 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 71 vs 71). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Firelight and you'll get the same color. See the full Firelight swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Firelight

Dutch Boy's nearest match is Cheerful Yellow (119-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 72 vs 71) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Firelight without repainting risk. See the full Cheerful Yellow swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Firelight

The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Firelight is Daffodil Hill (HGSW 1184). At ΔE 0.29 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 71 vs 71). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Daffodil Hill and you'll get the same color. See the full Daffodil Hill swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Firelight

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Golden Rays (DE5423), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It runs noticeably darker (LRV 65 vs 71) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Firelight without repainting risk. See the full Golden Rays swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Firelight

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Firelight. The nearest is Amber (JG-39) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 65 vs 71). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Amber swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Firelight

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Firelight is Sherbert Lemon (NO. 9914) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 72 vs 71) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sherbert Lemon swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Firelight

The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Firelight is Sun Touched (0821). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 69 vs 71). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Sun Touched and you'll get the same color. See the full Sun Touched swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Firelight

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Sun Touched (0821), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It runs slightly darker (LRV 66 vs 71) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Firelight without repainting risk. See the full Sun Touched swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Firelight

Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Firelight — the nearest deck color, Butter (CA128), is clearly different (ΔE 11.1). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1211-5 instead. See the full Butter swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Firelight

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Firelight is Lightning Bug (BD71) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 77 vs 71) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lightning Bug swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Firelight

Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Firelight — the nearest deck color, Golden Hour (PNT100-MD-23), is clearly different (ΔE 5.32). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1211-5 instead. See the full Golden Hour swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Firelight

Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Firelight — the nearest deck color, Patisserie (PATISSERIE), is clearly different (ΔE 10.7). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1211-5 instead. See the full Patisserie swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Firelight

Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Firelight — the nearest deck color, Old Ochre (OLD OCHRE), is clearly different (ΔE 13.22). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1211-5 instead. See the full Old Ochre swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Firelight

Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Firelight — the nearest deck color, Eames (BD-EA), is clearly different (ΔE 6.22). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1211-5 instead. See the full Eames swatch →

Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Firelight

Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Firelight — the nearest deck color, Sandstone (398641), is clearly different (ΔE 11.61). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1211-5 instead. See the full Sandstone swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Firelight

Kompozit's nearest match is Sun Touched (0821), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 70 vs 71) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Firelight without repainting risk. See the full Sun Touched swatch →

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