# Sherwin Williams Lemon Twist

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/lemon-twist-sw-6909](https://plan-home.com/color/lemon-twist-sw-6909)

Sherwin Williams Lemon Twist SW 6909 is a clear, high-energy yellow with a fresh lemon cast rather than a muted, buttery look. Its slight green undertone keeps it crisp in bright daylight, while warm evening lamps can draw out a sunnier golden note. It is lively enough for a pantry door, breakfast nook, playroom, or a painted interior door, though using it on every wall may feel intense in a small room. Pair Lemon Twist with soft warm white trim, natural oak, woven linen, and deep green or navy accents to give the yellow some visual weight. In a north-facing room, expect it to read a little sharper and less golden than it does in direct sun.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Lemon Twist
- **Color code:** SW 6909
- **HEX:** #fed95d
- **RGB:** 254, 217, 93
- **LRV:** 71.52%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Yellow
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** yellow

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 46° Saturation: 63.39% Value: 99.61%
- **HSL:** hsl(46, 99, 68)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 14.57 Yellow: 63.39 Key: 0.39
- **YIQ:** Y: 213.927 I: 61.895 Q: -30.762
- **XYZ:** X: 67.665 Y: 71.491 Z: 20.588
- **CIE Lab:** L:87.723 a:-0.626 b:64.04
- **CIE Luv:** L:87.723 u:31.216 v:76.459
- **Decimal:** 16701789
- **Hunter Lab:** 84.552, -5.118, 44.75

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Buzz-In](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-buzz-in)
- [Benjamin Moore Amarillo](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-amarillo-320)
- [Benjamin Moore Golden Orchards](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-golden-orchards-329)
- [Benjamin Moore Yellow Highlighter](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-yellow-highlighter-2021-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Yellow Rain Coat](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-yellow-rain-coat-2020-40)
- [Benjamin Moore American Cheese](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-american-cheese-2019-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Glimmer](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-glimmer-342)
- [Benjamin Moore Sunbeam](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sunbeam-328)
- [Benjamin Moore Fiesta Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-fiesta-yellow-341)
- [Sherwin Williams Daisy](https://plan-home.com/color/daisy-sw-6910)
- [Behr Squash Blossom](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-squash-blossom)
- [Benjamin Moore Yellow Brick Road](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-yellow-brick-road-349)
- [Behr Radiant Sun](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-radiant-sun)
- [Benjamin Moore Pure Joy](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pure-joy-327)
- [Behr Hawaiian Pineapple](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hawaiian-pineapple)
- [Behr Solar Energy](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-solar-energy)
- [Benjamin Moore Sunny Afternoon](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sunny-afternoon-356)
- [Sherwin Williams Sunny Side Up](https://plan-home.com/color/sunny-side-up-sw-9665)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Sundance](https://plan-home.com/color/sundance-sw-6897)
- [Sherwin Williams Daffodil](https://plan-home.com/color/daffodil-sw-6901)
- [Sherwin Williams Afternoon](https://plan-home.com/color/afternoon-sw-6675)
- [Sherwin Williams Pollen Powder](https://plan-home.com/color/pollen-powder-sw-9014)
- [Sherwin Williams Golden Plumeria](https://plan-home.com/color/golden-plumeria-sw-9019)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Daisy](https://plan-home.com/color/daisy-sw-6910)
- [Sherwin Williams Citrus](https://plan-home.com/color/citrus-sw-6906)
- [Sherwin Williams Forsythia](https://plan-home.com/color/forsythia-sw-6907)
- [Sherwin Williams Confident Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/confident-yellow-sw-6911)
- [Sherwin Williams Cheerful](https://plan-home.com/color/cheerful-sw-6903)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Frank Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/frank-blue-sw-6967)
- [Sherwin Williams Honorable Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/honorable-blue-sw-6811)
- [Sherwin Williams Bridgeport](https://plan-home.com/color/bridgeport-sw-2940)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/yellow-paint-colors/sw6909

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.