ColorplanBenjamin Moore Sunflower Fields (174) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 53. For trim, try Parchment (OC-78).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 53.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F5B54F |
| RGB | 245, 181, 79 |
| HSL | 37°, 89%, 64% |
About Sunflower Fields
Sunflower Fields (174) is a mid-tone, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 53, Sunflower Fields has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sunflower Fields'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 Corn Husk (307), it's darker and warmer.
How Sunflower Fields changes with the light
Sunflower Fields 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
Sunflower Fields's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Sunflower Fields 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 Sunflower Fields can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Sunflower Fields will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Sunflower Fields in real homes
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Sunflower Fields 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 7.5
Also close: Jonquil (ΔE 10.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.2
Also close: Babouche (ΔE 7.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.9
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 11.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Sunflower Fields questions
What undertone does Sunflower Fields have?
Sunflower Fields has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sunflower Fields's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Sunflower Fields a light or dark color?
Sunflower Fields has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 53.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 53, Sunflower Fields has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Sunflower Fields in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Gold Crest SW 6670 (closest available, ΔE 7.5); Farrow & Ball: Orangery No.70 (closest available, ΔE 6.2); Behr: Lemon Sorbet 330B-6 (closest available, ΔE 7.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Sunflower Fields?
Try Parchment (OC-78) on trim and Pink Damask (OC-72) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Sunflower Fields's undertone.
Where does Sunflower Fields work best?
Sunflower Fields works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 53, Sunflower Fields has visible color without darkening a room much.
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