Suntan Yellow 2155-50 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FCDDA0, LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is First Day of School from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FCDDA0 · 2155-50
Suntan Yellow
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Suntan Yellow Technical Profile
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Suntan Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Suntan Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSuntan Yellow
Nearly identical
Vista PaintFirst Day of School
First Day of School
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
First Day of School
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
La Luna Amarilla
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Honey Bee
PPG
Nearly identical
Valley Flower
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Creamy Surprises
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Melted Butter
Behr
Nearly identical
Fire Glow
Kilz
Nearly identical
Charm Bracelet
Valspar
Nearly identical
Grain .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Suntan Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Suntan Yellow
#FCDDA0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C0D260
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Suntan Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Suntan Yellow 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 Suntan Yellow.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Suntan Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Suntan Yellow have?
Suntan Yellow by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Suntan Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Suntan Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Suntan Yellow are First Day of School by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), First Day of School by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Essentially Bright by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Suntan Yellow'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 Suntan Yellow?
Suntan Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Suntan Yellow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.