Sparkling Sun 2020-30 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FFC41F, estimated LRV 58 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sunflower from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #FFC41F · 2020-30
Sparkling Sun
58%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sparkling Sun Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFC41F
RGB255, 196, 31
Estimated LRV58.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Compare alternatives to Sparkling Sun
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sunflower
Behr
#FFC520
Close digital match
Bright Bubble
Vista Paint
#FFC428
Close digital match
Bright Bubble
Hirshfield's
#FFC42A
Close digital match
Cheerful
Sherwin-Williams
#FFC723
Close digital match
Rise-n-shine
PPG
#FFC632
Close digital match
Bumblebee
Dunn-Edwards
#FFC82A
Close digital match
Ducky Yellow
Dutch Boy
#FEBF01
Close digital match
Golden Delight
Valspar
#FECA2A
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Extrovert
Kilz
#FECA43
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Colorhouse
#FFBA38
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Signal Yellow
RAL
#E5BE01
Visible digital difference
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
#ECC363
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Sparkling Sun
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sparkling Sun
#FFC41F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B9D65C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sparkling Sun
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sparkling Sun 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
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Sparkling Sun — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sparkling Sun have?
Sparkling Sun by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Sparkling Sun from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sparkling Sun are Sunflower by Behr (a close digital match), Bright Bubble by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Bright Bubble by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sparkling Sun'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 Sparkling Sun?
Sparkling Sun has a estimated lightness value of 58.2, 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.
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Why Sparkling Sun's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.