Sunshine Yellow 7887 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #C5A863, estimated LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Antiquity from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #C5A863 · 7887
Sunshine Yellow
41%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sunshine Yellow Technical Profile
HEX Code#C5A863
RGB197, 168, 99
Estimated LRV40.8
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandVista Paint
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Compare alternatives to Sunshine Yellow
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Antiquity
Sherwin-Williams
#C2A462
Close digital match
Sand Yellow
RAL
#C6A664
Close digital match
Deep Golden Straw
PPG
#C6AC66
Close digital match
Lemon Slice
Hirshfield's
#C4A461
Close digital match
Lemongrass
Behr
#C5A559
Close digital match
Flickering Gold
Dunn-Edwards
#C6A668
Close digital match
Ripe Olives
Kilz
#C0A569
Close digital match
Princeton Gold
Benjamin Moore
#C3AB6D
Similar digital color
Earthen Sienna
Valspar
#C9A768
Similar digital color
Exotic Yellow
Dutch Boy
#BFA156
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Beeswax .03
Colorhouse
#CEAA5B
Similar digital color
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Colors That Work With Sunshine Yellow
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sunshine Yellow
#C5A863
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAB57D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sunshine Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sunshine 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Sunshine Yellow.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sunshine Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sunshine Yellow have?
Sunshine Yellow by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Sunshine Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sunshine Yellow are Antiquity by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Sand Yellow by RAL (a close digital match), Deep Golden Straw by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sunshine 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 Sunshine Yellow?
Sunshine Yellow has a estimated lightness value of 40.8, 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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