Ref. #FFE5A2 · 2018-50
Morning Sunshine
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Morning Sunshine Technical Profile
What color is Morning Sunshine? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #FFE5A2. Colors similar to Morning Sunshine include Behr Sunflower Seed, Dunn-Edwards Sun Drenched, Dunn-Edwards Durango Dust. Morning Sunshine has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 76, Morning Sunshine 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. 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 Morning Sunshine
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
La Luna Amarilla
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Morning Sunshine from other brands?
The closest matches are Sunflower Seed by Behr (#FFE5A0), Sun Drenched by Dunn-Edwards (#FFE7A3), Durango Dust by Dunn-Edwards (#FBE3A1). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Morning Sunshine?
Morning Sunshine has an LRV of 75.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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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.