Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Parakeet |
| SKU | HGSW 1243 |
| Hex | #B4B05A |
| RGB | 180, 176, 90 |
| HSL | 57°, 38%, 53% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Parakeet
Parakeet sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Parakeet 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
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Parakeet within HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams'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 #B4B05A in HSL space. Pair Parakeet 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.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Parakeet Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Parakeet 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 1243 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Parakeet
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Parakeet is Parakeet (SW 6711). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Parakeet and you'll get the same color. See the full Parakeet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Parakeet
Behr's nearest match is Coriander Seed (370F-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Parakeet without repainting risk. See the full Coriander Seed swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Parakeet
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Parakeet is Split Pea (2146-30). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Split Pea and you'll get the same color. See the full Split Pea swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Parakeet
Valspar has no exact twin of Parakeet. The nearest is New Avocado (6007-6A) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40.5 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full New Avocado swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Parakeet
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Parakeet. The nearest is Beach Bag (PPG1117-5) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Beach Bag swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Parakeet
Glidden has no exact twin of Parakeet. The nearest is Beach Bag (PPG1117-5) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Beach Bag swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Parakeet
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Palm Frond (DE5522), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Parakeet without repainting risk. See the full Palm Frond swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Parakeet
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Parakeet. The nearest is Rain Slicker (0801) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rain Slicker swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Parakeet
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Parakeet. The nearest is Al Green (C2-652) at ΔE 4.37 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Al Green swatch →