ColorplanBenjamin Moore Sun Valley (350) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 53. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Babouche (No.223). For trim, try Peach Pie (127).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 52.8 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E4BC3B |
| RGB | 228, 188, 59 |
| HSL | 46°, 76%, 56% |
About Sun Valley
Sun Valley (350) is a mid-tone, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 53, Sun Valley has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sun Valley'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. Next to Sunrays (343), it's darker and cooler.
How Sun Valley changes with the light
Sun Valley 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 Valley's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Sun Valley 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 Valley can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Sun Valley will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Sun Valley in real homes
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Sun Valley 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 10.8
Also close: Gold Crest (ΔE 13.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.4
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 11.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Sun Valley questions
What undertone does Sun Valley have?
Sun Valley has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sun Valley's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Sun Valley a light or dark color?
Sun Valley has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 52.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 53, Sun Valley has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Sun Valley in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jonquil SW 6674 (closest available, ΔE 10.8); Farrow & Ball: Babouche No.223 (close, ΔE 4.8); Behr: Lemon Sorbet 330B-6 (closest available, ΔE 5.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Sun Valley?
Try Peach Pie (127) on trim and Pink Damask (OC-72) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Sun Valley's undertone.
Where does Sun Valley work best?
Sun Valley works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 53, Sun Valley has visible color without darkening a room much.
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