Sunkissed Yellow reads as warm and grounded — strong in kitchens, family rooms, and any space where warmth is the dominant mood you're after. At LRV 83 it reflects plenty of light, which makes it well-suited for north-facing rooms and smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Because it's a fully saturated example, it lands strongest as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than the dominant whole-room color. Skip it in rooms that already run warm or get strong afternoon sun, where it can tip into an overpowering glow.
Ref. #FFE9BA · PPL-69
Sunkissed Yellow
83%LRV Value
Sunkissed Yellow Technical Profile
What color is Behr Sunkissed Yellow (PPL-69)? It's a very light warm orange — hex #FFE9BA, LRV 83. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Sunkissed Yellow is Dutch Boy Clearly Citrus — a near-identical match on the wall, with Kilz Crescent Moon and Benjamin Moore Soleil also close. With a Light Reflectance Value of 83, Sunkissed Yellow reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. 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. As a fully saturated example, it reads as a confident statement color — best deployed as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than a whole-room dominant. 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. Saturated colors amplify lighting effects more than muted ones: warm bulbs deepen and enrich, cool daylight sharpens and slightly cools the same hex.
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Colors Similar to Sunkissed Yellow
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Clearly Citrus
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Crescent Moon
Kilz
Nearly identical
Soleil
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Solar Wind
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
They call it Mellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tiffany Light
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Corn Silk
PPG
Nearly identical
Tiffany Light
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
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Colors That Work With Sunkissed Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sunkissed Yellow
#FFE9BA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C0D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sunkissed Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sunkissed Yellow 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 Sunkissed Yellow.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sunkissed Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Sunkissed Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sunkissed Yellow are Clearly Citrus by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Crescent Moon by Kilz (a near-identical match), Soleil by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Sunkissed Yellow's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Sunkissed Yellow?
Sunkissed Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 83.1, 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Sunkissed Yellow depends on the room. Here's how to choose.