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Sunshine

61%LRV Value
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Sunshine 2021-30 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FFCF0C, LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lemon Ole from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Sunshine Technical Profile

HEX Code#FFCF0C
RGB255, 207, 12
LRV60.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Sunshine in Every Brand

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

Benjamin MooreSunshine
Nearly identical
Vista PaintLemon Ole

Lemon Ole

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Beacon

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Marigold

Behr

Nearly identical

Happy Face

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Electric Glow

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Yellow Mustard

Valspar

Nearly identical

Confident Yellow

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Traffic Yellow

RAL

Very similar

Flirtatious

PPG

Very similar

Extrovert

Kilz

Very similar

Babouche

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Aspire .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Sunshine

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Sunshine

#FFCF0C

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B1D65C

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Sunshine

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Sunshine

Complement

Blue Dahlia

Sunshine Room Palettes

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

Walls

Ashwood

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Perfectly Pesto

Pop

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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

This Color

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Classic Gray

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Bellbottom

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Sunshine.

Sun Porch

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Yellow

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#FFD501

Sun Kissed Yellow

Benjamin Moore · 2022-20

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Lemon

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#FFC501

Bright Yellow

Benjamin Moore · 2022-30

#FFDC01

Baby Chick

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#F1CE01

More yellow colors from other brands

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

Meadow Flower Yellow

PPG · 66YY 77/407

#F2EA98

Oxide Brass

Dutch Boy · 222-4DB

#D9C661

Frosted Green Grape

PPG · 90YY 67/117

#D9D8C2

Frog Green

Vista Paint · 0779

#C3CD79

Meadow Marsh

Vista Paint · 7825

#E1DD9E

Green Glow

Vista Paint · 0788

#797F3A

Sunshine — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Sunshine have?
Sunshine 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 Sunshine in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sunshine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sunshine are Lemon Ole by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Beacon by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Marigold by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sunshine'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 Sunshine?
Sunshine has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.8, 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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