ColorplanBenjamin Moore You Are My Sunshine (302) is a very light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 87. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686), Farrow & Ball House White (No.2012) and Behr Navajo White (22). For trim, try Lightning White (2019-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 86.5 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FAEFCE |
| RGB | 250, 239, 206 |
| HSL | 45°, 81%, 89% |
About You Are My Sunshine
You Are My Sunshine (302) is a very light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 87, You Are My 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 You Are My 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 Antiquity (OC-107); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How You Are My Sunshine changes with the light
You Are My 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
You Are My 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
You Are My 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 You Are My Sunshine can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
You Are My Sunshine will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See You Are My Sunshine in real homes
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You Are My 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 3.3
Also close: Friendly Yellow (ΔE 5.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
You Are My Sunshine questions
What undertone does You Are My Sunshine have?
You Are My Sunshine has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down You Are My Sunshine's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is You Are My Sunshine a light or dark color?
You Are My Sunshine has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 86.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 87, You Are My Sunshine reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to You Are My Sunshine in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Chiffon SW 6686 (close, ΔE 3.3); Farrow & Ball: House White No.2012 (close, ΔE 2.8); Behr: Navajo White 22 (close, ΔE 4.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with You Are My Sunshine?
Try Lightning White (2019-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares You Are My Sunshine's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does You Are My Sunshine work best?
You Are My Sunshine works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 87, You Are My Sunshine reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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