Morning Sunshine 2018-50 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FFE5A2, LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sunflower Seed from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFE5A2 · 2018-50
Morning Sunshine
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Morning Sunshine Technical Profile
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Morning Sunshine in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Morning Sunshine in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreMorning Sunshine
Nearly identical
BehrSunflower Seed
Sunflower Seed
Behr
Nearly identical
Sun Drenched
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Primrose Path
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Peach Tickle
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sommerset
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Aspire .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Buttered Sweet Corn
PPG
Nearly identical
Sun Faded
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
La Luna Amarilla
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Golden Feather
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Morning Sunshine
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Morning Sunshine
#FFE5A2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BBD65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Morning Sunshine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Morning 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Morning Sunshine.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Morning Sunshine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Morning Sunshine have?
Morning Sunshine by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Morning Sunshine in your own space before committing.
What colors match Morning Sunshine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Morning Sunshine are Sunflower Seed by Behr (a near-identical match), Equator Glow by Behr (a near-identical match), Sun Drenched by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Morning 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 Morning Sunshine?
Morning Sunshine has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.7, 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
Why Morning Sunshine's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.