ColorplanBenjamin Moore Sunny Days (172) is a light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 66. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Jonquil (SW 6674), Farrow & Ball Babouche (No.223) and Behr Lemon Sorbet (330B-6). For trim, try Adobe White (2166-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 66.1 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FCCE73 |
| RGB | 252, 206, 115 |
| HSL | 40°, 96%, 72% |
About Sunny Days
Sunny Days (172) is a light, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 66, Sunny Days has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sunny Days'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 Golden Groves (313); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Sunny Days changes with the light
Sunny Days 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 Days's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Sunny Days 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 Days can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Sunny Days will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Sunny Days in real homes
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Sunny Days 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.
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Sunny Days questions
What undertone does Sunny Days have?
Sunny Days has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sunny Days's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Sunny Days a light or dark color?
Sunny Days has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 66.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 66, Sunny Days has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Sunny Days in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jonquil SW 6674 (close, ΔE 4.6); Farrow & Ball: Babouche No.223 (close, ΔE 4.0); Behr: Lemon Sorbet 330B-6 (close, ΔE 4.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Sunny Days?
Try Adobe White (2166-70) on trim and Pink Damask (OC-72) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Sunny Days's undertone.
Where does Sunny Days work best?
Sunny Days works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 66, Sunny Days has visible color without darkening a room much.
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