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Solar Energy

71%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Solar Energy P310-5 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F6E259, LRV 71 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sunburst from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Solar Energy Technical Profile

HEX Code#F6E259
RGB246, 226, 89
LRV71.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familyyellow
BrandBehr

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Solar Energy in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Solar Energy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrSolar Energy
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSunburst

Sunburst

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Gilded

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Sun’s Glory

Vista Paint

Very similar

Sun's Glory

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Dilly Dally

PPG

Very similar

Pursuit of Happiness

Valspar

Very similar

Colza Yellow

RAL

Very similar

Lemon Twist

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Summer'S Sun

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Wake Up

Kilz

Visible difference

Beeswax .04

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Solar Energy

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Solar Energy

#F6E259

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A7D062

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Solar Energy

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Solar Energy

Complement

Wild Pansy

Solar Energy Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Dash Of Oregano

Pop

Sweet Mustard

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Pine Brook

Pop

Chakra

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Regatta Bay

Pop

Canyon Iris

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Solar Energy.

Sun Shower

Behr · 370B-5

#FDE458

Citrus

Behr · 360B-5

#FEDD4E

June Day

Behr · 370B-4

#FDE769

Feather Gold

Behr · 380D-4

#EEDB69

Squash Blossom

Behr · P290-5

#FED44E

Bee Pollen

Behr · 390B-5

#F5E16D

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Banana Chip

Dutch Boy · 321-2DB

#DCD0AA

Iced Lemon

Dunn-Edwards · DE5415

#FFFBC1

Grasshopper

Valspar · 6007-7B

#E8EDBC

Harbor Town

Benjamin Moore · 493

#CCCCAE

Sugar Cookie

Dunn-Edwards · DE5450

#F2E2A4

Shallow Valley

Valspar · 6011-9

#868E48

Solar Energy — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Solar Energy have?
Solar Energy by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Solar Energy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Solar Energy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Solar Energy are Sunburst by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Delightful Yellow by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), St Elmos Fire by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Solar Energy's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Solar Energy?
Solar Energy has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.

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Understanding Paint Color Undertones

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