Sunbeam 1212-3 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F5EDB2, LRV 83 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Honey Heaven from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F5EDB2 · 1212-3
Sunbeam
83%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Sunbeam Technical Profile
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Sunbeam in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sunbeam in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSunbeam
Nearly identical
Vista PaintHoney Heaven
Honey Heaven
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fun in the Sun
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lemon Sponge Cake
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
New Willow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lime Song
Kilz
Nearly identical
Meringue
Behr
Nearly identical
Icy Lemonade
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Jasmine
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Aspire .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pineapple Breeze
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sunbeam
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sunbeam
#F5EDB2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4C86A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sunbeam
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sunbeam 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 Sunbeam.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sunbeam — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sunbeam have?
Sunbeam 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 Sunbeam in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sunbeam from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sunbeam are Honey Heaven by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sun Fun by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Fun in the Sun by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sunbeam'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 Sunbeam?
Sunbeam has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 83.2, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sunbeam's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.