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Narcissus SW 6707
On-screen approximation from the published RGB value. Order a physical sample before you decide.
Undertone: Saturated yellow (a color, not a neutral)
In CIELAB, Narcissus sits at L* 93.1, a* -3.5, b* 17.2. Its hue angle is 101° and its chroma is 17.6, so it reads as an outright yellow rather than a neutral. It classifies as warm. Among Sherwin-Williams colors with a similar LRV (±5), it is warmer (more yellow) than 92%.
LRV 83.3: very light
Light Reflectance Value runs from 0 (absolute black) to 100 (perfect white). At 83.3, Narcissus is lighter than 98% of Sherwin-Williams colors. Reflects most light. Works in dim rooms, north-facing spaces, ceilings and trim; can look stark in strong southern light.
Closest Benjamin Moore match to Narcissus
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Star | 288 | 0.63 | Practically identical | |
| Ginseng Root | 386 | 0.95 | Practically identical | |
| Counting Stars | 282 | 0.98 | Practically identical |
Closest Behr match to Narcissus
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color. Behr does not publish LRV, so Behr values here are estimates.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May Apple | P350-2 | 0.68 | Practically identical | |
| Tart Gelato | P330-1 | 1.15 | Very close | |
| Starbright | 390E-2 | 1.21 | Very close |
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daybreak | SW 6700 | 1.29 | Very close | |
| Pineapple Cream | SW 1668 | 1.56 | Very close | |
| Lily | SW 6693 | 2.22 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Glittery Yellow | SW 7125 | 2.29 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Carambola | SW 9667 | 2.47 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Lemon Meringue | SW 7561 | 2.75 | Close — difference visible side by side |
Lighter and darker versions
Colors from Sherwin-Williams with nearly the same hue and saturation, one step lighter or darker.
- Cherish Cream SW 6651 · darker, LRV 78.4
- Champagne SW 6644 · darker, LRV 78.1
- Welcome White SW 6658 · darker, LRV 78.2
Colors that go with Narcissus
Sherwin-Williams's own coordinating colors for Narcissus:
- Portabello SW 6102
- Solaria SW 6688
Color-theory pairings — the nearest Sherwin-Williams color to each rotated hue, keeping the same lightness and saturation:
- Hyacinth Tint SW 6968 · complementary (180°)
- Impressive Ivory SW 7560 · analogous (−30°)
- Green Vibes SW 6928 · analogous (+30°)
- Minor Blue SW 6792 · triadic (120°)
- Merry Pink SW 6844 · triadic (240°)
Narcissus vs popular colors
- Windham Cream (Benjamin Moore HC-6, ΔE 2.5) is darker (LRV 79.0 vs 83.3), more red/pink.
- Rich Cream (Benjamin Moore 2153-60, ΔE 4.0) is darker (LRV 76.6 vs 83.3), more red/pink.
- Philadelphia Cream (Benjamin Moore HC-30, ΔE 4.9) is darker (LRV 69.1 vs 83.3), more yellow/warm, more red/pink, more saturated.