Ref. #FFA900 · S-G-340
Sun Ray
56%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sun Ray Technical Profile
What color is Sun Ray? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #FFA900. Colors similar to Sun Ray include Valspar Orange Glow, Vista Paint I Love To Boogie, Dunn-Edwards Flash of Orange. Sun Ray has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 56, Sun Ray sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Sun Ray
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Orange Glow
Valspar
Nearly identical
I Love To Boogie
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Flash of Orange
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mandarin Orange
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
I Love To Boogie
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Gusto Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dahlia Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Schoolbus Yellow
MPC
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sun Ray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sun Ray
#FFA900
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C2D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sun Ray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sun Ray 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Sun Ray.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sun Ray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sun Ray have?
Sun Ray by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Sun Ray from other brands?
The closest matches are Orange Glow by Valspar (#FFA900), I Love To Boogie by Vista Paint (#FEA800), Flash of Orange by Dunn-Edwards (#FFAA00). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sun Ray?
Sun Ray has an LRV of 56.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sun Ray's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.