Rayo de Sol 9020 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F4C454, LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweet Lemon from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F4C454 · 9020
Rayo de Sol
59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Rayo de Sol Technical Profile
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Rayo de Sol in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rayo de Sol in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsRayo de Sol
Nearly identical
ValsparSweet Lemon
Sweet Lemon
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sunlit Gold
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sunny Mood
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Imperial Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sunny Mood
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Warm Gold
PPG
Very similar
Little Sun Dress
Behr
Very similar
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Golden Crest
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Extrovert
Kilz
Very similar
Saffron Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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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 sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Rayo de Sol in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rayo de Sol from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rayo de Sol are Sweet Lemon by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sunlit Gold by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Sunny Mood by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rayo de Sol'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 Rayo de Sol?
Rayo de Sol has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.4, 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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Why Rayo de Sol's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.