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Sun City
79%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Sun City Technical Profile
What color is Sun City? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #F9EDAA. Colors similar to Sun City include Behr Sweet Corn, Vista Paint Lemon Sponge Cake, Hirshfield's Lemon Sponge Cake. Sun City has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 79, Sun City 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 crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Sun City reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Sun City
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sun City
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sun City
#F9EDAA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9CE64
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sun City
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sun City 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 Sun City.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sun City — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sun City have?
Sun City by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Sun City from other brands?
The closest matches are Sweet Corn by Behr (#F5EBA7), Lemon Sponge Cake by Vista Paint (#F7ECAD), Lemon Sponge Cake by Hirshfield's (#F8ECAE). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sun City?
Sun City has an LRV of 79.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sun City's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.