Ref. #F4C454 · 9020
Rayo de Sol
59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Rayo de Sol Technical Profile
What color is Rayo de Sol? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #F4C454. Colors similar to Rayo de Sol include Valspar Sweet Lemon, Vista Paint Sunny Mood, Benjamin Moore Imperial Yellow. Rayo de Sol has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 59, Rayo de Sol sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Rayo de Sol
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rayo de Sol
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rayo de Sol
#F4C454
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B9CF63
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rayo de Sol
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rayo de Sol 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Rayo de Sol.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rayo de Sol — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rayo de Sol have?
Rayo de Sol by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Rayo de Sol from other brands?
The closest matches are Sweet Lemon by Valspar (#F2C85E), Sunny Mood by Vista Paint (#F3C64A), Imperial Yellow by Benjamin Moore (#FDC651). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Rayo de Sol?
Rayo de Sol has an LRV of 59.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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