Brittlebush
At first glance, Brittlebush belongs to the yellow family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. Its brighter saturation keeps the hue present and expressive, even when the overall color is pale. 6 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
Hex
#EAAE47LRV
48.22
Brittlebush's Color Strip
Brittlebush is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Bee and Trinket. The strip spans from Friendly Yellow at the lightest end to Trinket at the deepest. Color strip 135 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Brittlebush in Rooms
Follow Brittlebush from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 6 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Its place within Teen Space hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit. In this setting, let light moving across doors, rails and recessed panels and countertops, hardware, splashbacks and flooring guide the final sample decision.
Kitchen cabinets in golden Brittlebush warm the space with rich, honeyed tone.
@mixtec1972
Cabinetry painted Brittlebush brings warmth and sophistication to the kitchen.
@mixtec1972
Brittlebush cabinets deliver a sophisticated, warm aesthetic throughout the kitchen.
@mixtec1972
1 Misc Photo
These 1 misc image show how Brittlebush (6684) can sit beside a changing mix of architectural details and personal finishes. The beige hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Painted furniture in Brittlebush adds vintage warmth and character to spaces.
@bluewaterkauai
2 Front Door Photos
Brittlebush (6684) brings its yellow character into a small architectural moment with an outsized first impression. Its brighter saturation allows the hue to remain present rather than fading quietly into the background.
Front entry door in Brittlebush creates an elegant, welcoming statement.
@cayennethev
The front door in Brittlebush complements classic architectural styling beautifully.
@heylucy
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 78 vs 48, Full Moon is decisively the brighter choice.
Dover White reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 48), opening up a space where Brittlebush encloses it.
At LRV 48 vs 25, Brittlebush is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 78 vs 48, Full Moon is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 50 and 48, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 48 vs 48), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Bee reads slightly lighter (LRV 55 vs 48), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 7-point LRV gap (56 vs 48) makes Social Butterfly the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 50 and 48, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Butterfield reads slightly lighter (LRV 57 vs 48), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 48 and 48, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 50 vs 48), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Olden Amber reads slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 48), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 61 vs 48, Bewitching Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Brittlebush reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 22), opening up a space where Dazzle encloses it.
Brittlebush reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 5), opening up a space where Salty Dog encloses it.
At LRV 48 vs 30, Brittlebush is decisively the brighter choice.
Brittlebush reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 6), opening up a space where Indigo encloses it.
At LRV 48 vs 6, Brittlebush is decisively the brighter choice.
A 6-point LRV gap (48 vs 42) makes Brittlebush the marginally brighter of the two.
Lighter Colors
Classical Gold reads slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 48), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 63 vs 48, Ambitious Amber is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 48 and 47, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Colonial Yellow reads slightly lighter (LRV 60 vs 48), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Quilt Gold reads slightly lighter (LRV 58 vs 48), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
Brittlebush reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 30), opening up a space where Auric encloses it.
A 8-point LRV gap (48 vs 40) makes Brittlebush the marginally brighter of the two.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
This bright, cheerful yellow glows with warm golden undertones, bringing sun-soaked optimism into kitchens, dining rooms, or any space craving energy and joy. Pair it with crisp whites or soft warm neutrals to let its vibrant saturation shine without overwhelming the eye.