Sunbeam Yellow 78 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F0D39D, LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sunday Afternoon from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F0D39D · 78
Sunbeam Yellow
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sunbeam Yellow Technical Profile
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Sunbeam Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sunbeam Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsSunbeam Yellow
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSunday Afternoon
Sunday Afternoon
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Midland Tan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sunday Afternoon
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Apricot White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pismo Dunes
Behr
Nearly identical
Soft Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Grain .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Honeysuckle Beige
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fire Glow
Kilz
Nearly identical
Harvest Time
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sunbeam Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sunbeam Yellow
#F0D39D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8C66C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sunbeam Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sunbeam Yellow 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 Sunbeam Yellow.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sunbeam Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sunbeam Yellow have?
Sunbeam Yellow 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 Sunbeam Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sunbeam Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sunbeam Yellow are Sunday Afternoon by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Midland Tan by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Sunday Afternoon by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sunbeam Yellow'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 Yellow?
Sunbeam Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 67.5, 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 Sunbeam Yellow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.