Benjamin Moore Sunflower 2019-30
| Official page: | Sunflower 2019-30 |
| Code: | 2019-30 |
| Name: | Sunflower |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Sunflower?
Introducing Benjamin Moore paint color 2019-30 Sunflower, a vibrant and cheerful hue reminiscent of a sun-kissed field. This rich golden yellow adds a warm and inviting touch to any space, instantly brightening the room. Pair Sunflower with deep blues like Benjamin Moore 2062-10 Pacific Sea Teal for a striking contrast, or with soft neutrals such as Benjamin Moore 965 Linen White for a more soothing ambiance. Whether used as an accent wall or to bring a pop of color to furniture and decor, Sunflower is sure to infuse your space with energy and positivity.
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What are Benjamin Moore Sunflower undertones?
Sunflower has a clear yellow and red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#FFC21B
RGB code:
255, 194, 27
Is Benjamin Moore Sunflower 2019-30 cool or warm?
At 44° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
2019-30 Sunflower HSL code: 44, 100%, 55%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Sunflower
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Sunflower:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
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Sunflower
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Sunflower with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 224, such as Benjamin Moore Patriot Blue and Dark Royal Blue.
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LRV of Sunflower
Sunflower has an LRV of 57.32% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 57.32%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #FFC21B | |
| RGB Decimal | 255, 194, 27 | |
| RGB Percent | 100.00%, 76.08%, 10.59% | |
| HSV | Hue: 44° Saturation: 89.41% Value: 100.0% | |
| HSL | hsl(44, 100, 55) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 23.92 Yellow: 89.41 Key: 0.0 | |
| YIQ | Y: 193.201 I: 90.014 Q: -39.067 | |
| XYZ | X: 60.734 Y: 59.928 Z: 9.405 | |
| CIE Lab | L:81.799 a:9.113 b:80.209 | |
| CIE Luv | L:81.799 u:51.127 v:82.56 | |
| Decimal | 16761371 | |
| Hunter Lab | 77.413, 4.568, 46.986 |
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