ColorplanBenjamin Moore Sunburst (2023-40) is a light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 77.
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 76.8 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FAE466 |
| RGB | 250, 228, 102 |
| HSL | 51°, 94%, 69% |
About Sunburst
Sunburst (2023-40) is a light, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 77, Sunburst 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 Sunburst'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 Delightful Yellow (335); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Sunburst changes with the light
Sunburst 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
Sunburst's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Sunburst 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 Sunburst can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Sunburst will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Sunburst in real homes
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Sunburst 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 8.9
Also close: Butter Up (ΔE 10.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 9.0
Also close: Dayroom Yellow (ΔE 9.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.3
Also close: Banana Cream (ΔE 14.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Sunburst questions
What undertone does Sunburst have?
Sunburst has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sunburst's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Sunburst a light or dark color?
Sunburst has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 76.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 77, Sunburst reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Sunburst in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (closest available, ΔE 8.9); Farrow & Ball: Citron No.74 (closest available, ΔE 9.0); Behr: Lemon Sorbet 330B-6 (closest available, ΔE 8.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Sunburst?
Sunburst is light enough to use on walls, trim and ceiling for a seamless look. Use a semi-gloss on trim and a flat finish on the ceiling to add subtle definition.
Where does Sunburst work best?
Sunburst works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 77, Sunburst reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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