ColorplanBenjamin Moore Sunshine (2021-30) is a light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 65. Closest matches: Behr Lemon Sorbet (330B-6). For trim, try Pumpkin Seeds (113).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 65.4 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FFCE0B |
| RGB | 255, 206, 11 |
| HSL | 48°, 100%, 52% |
About Sunshine
Sunshine (2021-30) is a light, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 65, Sunshine has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sunshine'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 Viking Yellow (321), it's warmer and more colorful.
How Sunshine changes with the light
Sunshine 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
Sunshine's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Sunshine 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 Sunshine can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Sunshine will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Sunshine in real homes
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Sunshine 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 12.9
Also close: Venetian Yellow (ΔE 14.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 9.0
Also close: Citron (ΔE 11.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Sunshine questions
What undertone does Sunshine have?
Sunshine has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sunshine's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Sunshine a light or dark color?
Sunshine has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 65.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 65, Sunshine has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Sunshine in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jonquil SW 6674 (closest available, ΔE 12.9); Farrow & Ball: Babouche No.223 (closest available, ΔE 9.0); Behr: Lemon Sorbet 330B-6 (close, ΔE 4.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Sunshine?
Try Pumpkin Seeds (113) on trim and Ivory Tower (2157-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Sunshine's undertone.
Where does Sunshine work best?
Sunshine works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 65, Sunshine has visible color without darkening a room much.
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