Sunshine Yellow 7887 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #C5A863, 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.
Ref. #C5A863 · 7887
Sunshine Yellow
41%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sunshine Yellow Technical Profile
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Sunshine Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sunshine Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintSunshine Yellow
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsAntiquity
Antiquity
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sand Yellow
RAL
Nearly identical
Deep Golden Straw
PPG
Nearly identical
Lemon Slice
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lemongrass
Behr
Nearly identical
Flickering Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Ripe Olives
Kilz
Nearly identical
Princeton Gold
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Earthen Sienna
Valspar
Very similar
Exotic Yellow
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Beeswax .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sunshine Yellow
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
Pure 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sunshine Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sunshine Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sunshine Yellow are Antiquity by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sand Yellow by RAL (a near-identical match), Deep Golden Straw by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Sunshine Yellow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.