ColorplanBenjamin Moore Fun in the Sun (358) is a very light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 87. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Venetian Yellow (SW 1666) and Farrow & Ball Dayroom Yellow (No.233). For trim, try Butter (2023-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 86.5 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F9F1B8 |
| RGB | 249, 241, 184 |
| HSL | 53°, 84%, 85% |
About Fun in the Sun
Fun in the Sun (358) is a very light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 87, Fun in the Sun reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Fun in the Sun's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Banan-Appeal (332); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Fun in the Sun changes with the light
Fun in the Sun is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Fun in the Sun's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Fun in the Sun will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Fun in the Sun can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Fun in the Sun will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Fun in the Sun in real homes
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Fun in the Sun equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.6
Also close: Lemon Chiffon (ΔE 5.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.7
Also close: Pale Hound (ΔE 6.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.5
Also close: Navajo White (ΔE 9.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Fun in the Sun questions
What undertone does Fun in the Sun have?
Fun in the Sun has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Fun in the Sun's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Fun in the Sun a light or dark color?
Fun in the Sun has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 86.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 87, Fun in the Sun reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Fun in the Sun in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (close, ΔE 4.6); Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow No.233 (close, ΔE 4.7); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (closest available, ΔE 6.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Fun in the Sun?
Try Butter (2023-60) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Fun in the Sun's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Fun in the Sun work best?
Fun in the Sun works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 87, Fun in the Sun reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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