ColorplanBenjamin Moore Sunny Afternoon (356) is a light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 65. For trim, try Morning Light (183).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 64.7 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #EDD24F |
| RGB | 237, 210, 79 |
| HSL | 50°, 81%, 62% |
About Sunny Afternoon
Sunny Afternoon (356) is a light, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 65, Sunny Afternoon has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sunny Afternoon'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 Majestic Yellow (355), it's warmer and more colorful.
How Sunny Afternoon changes with the light
Sunny Afternoon 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
Sunny Afternoon's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Sunny Afternoon 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 Sunny Afternoon can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Sunny Afternoon will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Sunny Afternoon in real homes
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Sunny Afternoon 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 10.3
Also close: Jonquil (ΔE 10.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.0
Also close: Citron (ΔE 7.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.1
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 12.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Sunny Afternoon questions
What undertone does Sunny Afternoon have?
Sunny Afternoon has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sunny Afternoon's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Sunny Afternoon a light or dark color?
Sunny Afternoon has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 64.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 65, Sunny Afternoon has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Sunny Afternoon in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (closest available, ΔE 10.3); Farrow & Ball: Babouche No.223 (closest available, ΔE 7.0); Behr: Lemon Sorbet 330B-6 (closest available, ΔE 6.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Sunny Afternoon?
Try Morning Light (183) on trim and Mountain Peak White (OC-121) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Sunny Afternoon's undertone.
Where does Sunny Afternoon work best?
Sunny Afternoon works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 65, Sunny Afternoon has visible color without darkening a room much.
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