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.
Ref. #EED350 · 356
Sunny Afternoon
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sunny Afternoon Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Sunny Afternoon 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 Sunny Afternoon.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sunny Afternoon's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.