Summer Sunshine PPL-40 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F7E8C7, estimated LRV 82 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Aura from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #F7E8C7 · PPL-40
Summer Sunshine
82%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Summer Sunshine Technical Profile
HEX Code#F7E8C7
RGB247, 232, 199
Estimated LRV81.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Summer Sunshine
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Aura
Benjamin Moore
#F8E8C6
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Washed in Light
Vista Paint
#F8E8C7
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Melted Wax
Dunn-Edwards
#F6E6C5
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Sausalito
PPG
#F4E5C5
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Cream Cake
Valspar
#F4E4C2
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Limon Sorbet
Dutch Boy
#F5E9C7
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Washed in Light
Hirshfield's
#FAE8C8
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Create .01
Colorhouse
#F8E7C9
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Lemon Meringue
Sherwin-Williams
#F5EACC
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Light Shine
Kilz
#FBEDC8
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New White
Farrow & Ball
#F5E8D0
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Colors That Work With Summer Sunshine
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Summer Sunshine
#F7E8C7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6C76B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Summer Sunshine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Summer Sunshine Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Summer Sunshine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Summer Sunshine have?
Summer Sunshine by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Summer Sunshine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Summer Sunshine are Aura by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Washed in Light by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Ludwell White by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Summer Sunshine'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 Summer Sunshine?
Summer Sunshine has a estimated lightness value of 81.6, 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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