Sunning Deck reads as warm and grounded — strong in kitchens, family rooms, and any space where warmth is the dominant mood you're after. At LRV 69 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Skip it in rooms that already run warm or get strong afternoon sun, where it can tip into an overpowering glow.
Ref. #E8D7B1 · PPF-13
Sunning Deck
69%LRV Value
Sunning Deck Technical Profile
What color is Behr Sunning Deck (PPF-13)? It's a light warm orange — hex #E8D7B1, LRV 69. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Sunning Deck is Vista Paint Golden Syrup — a near-identical match on the wall, with PPG Caramelized Pears and Dunn-Edwards Crème Fraîche also close. At LRV 69, Sunning Deck 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. At mid saturation, this color sits at a flexible mid-point — bold enough to anchor a room without dominating, and pairs cleanly with both crisp and creamy whites. 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. At mid saturation the lighting shift is moderate but real — sample under both warm-bulb evening light and cool-daylight morning light before committing.
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Colors Similar to Sunning Deck
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Golden Syrup
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Caramelized Pears
PPG
Nearly identical
Crème Fraîche
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Convivial Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tickle the Ivory
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Golden Syrup
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Yellow Bisque
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Meadow Dew
Valspar
Nearly identical
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Colors That Work With Sunning Deck
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sunning Deck
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Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEBA78
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Sunning Deck
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sunning Deck 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 Sunning Deck.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sunning Deck — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Sunning Deck from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sunning Deck are Golden Syrup by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Caramelized Pears by PPG (a near-identical match), Crème Fraîche by Dunn-Edwards (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 Sunning Deck'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 Sunning Deck?
Sunning Deck has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 Sunning Deck depends on the room. Here's how to choose.