ColorplanBenjamin Moore Winter Sunshine (345) is a very light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 86. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686), Farrow & Ball Pale Hound (No.71) and Behr Banana Cream (350C-2). For trim, try Lemonade (2024-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 85.9 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F9EFC5 |
| RGB | 249, 239, 197 |
| HSL | 48°, 81%, 87% |
About Winter Sunshine
Winter Sunshine (345) is a very light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 86, Winter Sunshine 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 Winter 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 open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Birdhouse (316); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Winter Sunshine changes with the light
Winter Sunshine 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
Winter Sunshine's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Winter 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 Winter Sunshine can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Winter Sunshine will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Winter Sunshine in real homes
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Winter 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
Close · ΔE 3.0
Also close: Friendly Yellow (ΔE 4.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Winter Sunshine questions
What undertone does Winter Sunshine have?
Winter Sunshine has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Winter Sunshine's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Winter Sunshine a light or dark color?
Winter Sunshine has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 85.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 86, Winter Sunshine reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Winter Sunshine in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Chiffon SW 6686 (close, ΔE 3.0); Farrow & Ball: Pale Hound No.71 (close, ΔE 4.3); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (close, ΔE 4.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Winter Sunshine?
Try Lemonade (2024-60) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Winter Sunshine's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Winter Sunshine work best?
Winter Sunshine works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 86, Winter Sunshine reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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