September Sun 7854 is a yellow paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #D0BE55, LRV 51 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Limón Fresco from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D0BE55 · 7854
September Sun
51%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
September Sun Technical Profile
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September Sun in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to September Sun in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintSeptember Sun
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsLimón Fresco
Limón Fresco
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bright Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sunlit Meadow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
PPG
Nearly identical
Soupy Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pepperoncini
Behr
Very similar
Citron
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Yellow Umbrella
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lemon Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Beeswax .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Wasabi Wash
Kilz
Visible difference
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With September Sun
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
September Sun
#D0BE55
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3BC76
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for September Sun
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
September Sun 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to September Sun.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
September Sun — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does September Sun have?
September Sun by Vista Paint 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 September Sun in your own space before committing.
What colors match September Sun from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to September Sun are Limón Fresco by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Bright Gold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sunlit Meadow by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting September Sun'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 September Sun?
September Sun has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.9, 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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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 September Sun's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.