Subtle Sunshine 1110-2 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E4D89A, LRV 68 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Desert Hotsprings from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E4D89A · 1110-2
Subtle Sunshine
68%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Subtle Sunshine Technical Profile
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Subtle Sunshine in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Subtle Sunshine in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSubtle Sunshine
Nearly identical
ValsparDesert Hotsprings
Desert Hotsprings
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bamboo Mat
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sweet Pear
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Divine Vine
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Flourish
Behr
Nearly identical
Spring Revival
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Fire Dance
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Light Ivory
RAL
Nearly identical
Artichoke Heart
Kilz
Very similar
Lively Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Aspire .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Subtle Sunshine
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Subtle Sunshine
#E4D89A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4BC76
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Subtle Sunshine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Subtle 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Subtle 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.
Subtle Sunshine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Subtle Sunshine have?
Subtle Sunshine by PPG has a cool (green) 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 Subtle Sunshine in your own space before committing.
What colors match Subtle Sunshine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Subtle Sunshine are Desert Hotsprings by Valspar (a near-identical match), Bamboo Mat by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Sweet Pear by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Subtle 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 Subtle Sunshine?
Subtle Sunshine has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 67.9, 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 Subtle Sunshine's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.