Ref. #E5BD3C · 350
Sun Valley
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sun Valley Technical Profile
What color is Sun Valley? It's a medium warm yellow with the hex code #E5BD3C. Colors similar to Sun Valley include Behr Yellow Gold, Valspar Nectar, Sherwin-Williams Eye Catching. Sun Valley has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 50, Sun Valley 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 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 Valley 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 Valley
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sun Valley
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sun Valley
#E5BD3C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFC86A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sun Valley
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sun Valley 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 Valley.
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 Valley — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sun Valley have?
Sun Valley by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Sun Valley from other brands?
The closest matches are Yellow Gold by Behr (#E2BA30), Nectar by Valspar (#E7C148), Eye Catching by Sherwin-Williams (#DDB835). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sun Valley?
Sun Valley has an LRV of 49.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Sun Valley's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.