Sun Drops C-822 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #E9B00D, LRV 48 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sun Drops from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E9B00D · C-822
Sun Drops
48%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sun Drops Technical Profile
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Sun Drops in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sun Drops in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintSun Drops
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sSun Drops
Sun Drops
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Midsummer Gold
Behr
Very similar
Illuminate Me
Valspar
Very similar
Golden Lock
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Goldfinch
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sweet As Honey
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Golden Nugget
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Yarrow
PPG
Very similar
Broom Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Aspire .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Extrovert
Kilz
Visible difference
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sun Drops
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sun Drops
#E9B00D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2CE5B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sun Drops
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sun Drops 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 Sun Drops.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sun Drops — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sun Drops have?
Sun Drops by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) 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 Sun Drops in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sun Drops from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sun Drops are Sun Drops by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Midsummer Gold by Behr (a very close match), Illuminate Me by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Sun Drops'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 Sun Drops?
Sun Drops has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 48.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
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 Sun Drops's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.