ColorplanBenjamin Moore Sun Kissed Yellow (2022-20) is a light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 69. For trim, try Ylang Ylang (AF-305).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 69.4 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FFD600 |
| RGB | 255, 214, 0 |
| HSL | 50°, 100%, 50% |
About Sun Kissed Yellow
Sun Kissed Yellow (2022-20) is a light, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 69, Sun Kissed Yellow has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sun Kissed Yellow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. It's very close to Yellow (2022-10); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Sun Kissed Yellow changes with the light
Sun Kissed Yellow has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Sun Kissed Yellow's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Sun Kissed Yellow 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 Sun Kissed Yellow can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Sun Kissed Yellow will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Sun Kissed Yellow in real homes
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Sun Kissed Yellow 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
Closest available · ΔE 13.7
Also close: Venetian Yellow (ΔE 14.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 10.3
Also close: Citron (ΔE 11.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.4
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 16.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Sun Kissed Yellow questions
What undertone does Sun Kissed Yellow have?
Sun Kissed Yellow has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sun Kissed Yellow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Sun Kissed Yellow a light or dark color?
Sun Kissed Yellow has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 69.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 69, Sun Kissed Yellow has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Sun Kissed Yellow in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jonquil SW 6674 (closest available, ΔE 13.7); Farrow & Ball: Babouche No.223 (closest available, ΔE 10.3); Behr: Lemon Sorbet 330B-6 (closest available, ΔE 6.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Sun Kissed Yellow?
Try Ylang Ylang (AF-305) on trim and Cream Froth (OC-97) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Sun Kissed Yellow's undertone.
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