Benjamin Moore Sunny Afternoon 356

Official color page:Sunny Afternoon 356
Color code:356
Color name:Sunny Afternoon
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Sunny Afternoon?

Step into a space bathed in the warm glow of Benjamin Moore 356 Sunny Afternoon. This soft yet vibrant color evokes feelings of joy and comfort. Pair it with crisp white trim for a classic look, or bring in hints of charcoal gray for a modern twist. Consider adding accents in shades of deep teal or golden yellow to complement the sunny disposition of 356 Sunny Afternoon. Whatever your style, this color is sure to brighten any room it graces.

What are Benjamin Moore Sunny Afternoon undertones?

Yellow is Benjamin Moore Sunny Afternoon undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#EDD24F

RGB code:

237, 210, 79

Is Benjamin Moore Sunny Afternoon 356 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 50° this Yellow refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

356 Sunny Afternoon HSL code: 50, 81%, 62%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Yellow will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Yellow undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Sunny Afternoon:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Benjamin Moore 356 Sunny Afternoon

Color comparison

Sunny Afternoon 356 vs Luminous Days 300

Unsure what shade you should go with? We'll compare the two to help you find the perfect shade for your room.

Benjamin Moore Sunny Afternoon 356 vs Benjamin Moore Luminous Days 300Open Sunny Afternoon 356
LRV: 60.93%
Light color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 52.38%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm

Sunny Afternoon 356 vs Cheerful 354

What is the difference between these two paint colors. Let’s compare to see which might be right for you.

Benjamin Moore Sunny Afternoon 356 vs Benjamin Moore Cheerful 354Open Sunny Afternoon 356
LRV: 60.93%
Light color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 67.68%
Light color
Temperature: warm