Sunny Afternoon by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Sunny Afternoon

61%LRV Value
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Sunny Afternoon 356 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #EED350, LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fresh Pineapple from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Sunny Afternoon Technical Profile

HEX Code#EED350
RGB238, 211, 80
LRV60.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Sunny Afternoon in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Sunny Afternoon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreSunny Afternoon
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsFresh Pineapple

Fresh Pineapple

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Dilly Dally

PPG

Nearly identical

Glitter Yellow

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Glitter Yellow

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Citrus Zest

Behr

Very similar

Pursuit of Happiness

Valspar

Very similar

Zingy!

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Ivory

RAL

Very similar

Lemon Twist

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Wake Up

Kilz

Very similar

Beeswax .04

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Sunny Afternoon

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Sunny Afternoon

#EED350

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AACB67

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Sunny Afternoon

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Sunny Afternoon

Complement

Sudden Sapphire

Sunny Afternoon Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Ashwood

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Perfectly Pesto

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

North Shore Green

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Grassy Fields

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Classic Gray

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Bellbottom

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Sunny Afternoon.

Lemon Grove

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Yellow Brick Road

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Majestic Yellow

Benjamin Moore · 355

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Glimmer

Benjamin Moore · 342

#F8D750

St Elmos Fire

Benjamin Moore · 362

#F2DB58

Golden Orchards

Benjamin Moore · 329

#FFD952

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Frog Green

Vista Paint · 0779

#C3CD79

Meadow Marsh

Vista Paint · 7825

#E1DD9E

Green Glow

Vista Paint · 0788

#797F3A

Banana Chip

Dutch Boy · 321-2DB

#DCD0AA

Iced Lemon

Dunn-Edwards · DE5415

#FFFBC1

Grasshopper

Valspar · 6007-7B

#E8EDBC

Sunny Afternoon — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Sunny Afternoon have?
Sunny Afternoon by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sunny Afternoon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sunny Afternoon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sunny Afternoon are Fresh Pineapple by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Sunnyside Up by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Dilly Dally by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sunny Afternoon'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 Sunny Afternoon?
Sunny Afternoon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.9, 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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