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You Are My Sunshine
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
You Are My Sunshine Technical Profile
What color is You Are My Sunshine? It's a very light warm yellow with the hex code #FBF0CF. Colors similar to You Are My Sunshine include Vista Paint Apricotta, Vista Paint Egg Nog, Valspar Peaceful Calm. You Are My Sunshine has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 83, You Are My Sunshine reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. 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 You Are My Sunshine 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 You Are My Sunshine
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With You Are My Sunshine
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
You Are My Sunshine
#FBF0CF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3CD65
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for You Are My Sunshine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
You Are My Sunshine 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 You Are My Sunshine.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
You Are My Sunshine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does You Are My Sunshine have?
You Are My Sunshine by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match You Are My Sunshine from other brands?
The closest matches are Apricotta by Vista Paint (#FBF0D0), Egg Nog by Vista Paint (#FBF1D0), Peaceful Calm by Valspar (#FAF0CE). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of You Are My Sunshine?
You Are My Sunshine has an LRV of 82.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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