Benjamin Moore

Sunshine on the Bay

347

Sunshine on the Bay is a light yellow with soft warm undertones that keep it controlled rather than vivid. With an LRV of 72.82, it reflects light efficiently and supports bright interiors. It is appropriate for kitchens, living rooms, and open-plan spaces.

The undertone remains neutral across lighting conditions. It pairs well with Benjamin Moore White Dove and Simply White, while Hale Navy and Kendall Charcoal add contrast.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

347

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Sunshine on the Bay in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Sunshine on the Bay under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Sunshine on the Bay under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

50°

Orange Family

Lightness

78%

Light

Saturation

78%

Highly Saturated

LRV

72.8
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Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#F3E49C
RGB Decimal
243, 228, 156
RGB Percent
95.3%, 89.4%, 61.2%
HSL
49.7, 78.4%, 78.2%
HSV
49.7, 35.8%, 95.3%
CMYK
0.0%, 6.2%, 35.8%, 4.7%
YIQ
224.3, 32.1, -19.3
XYZ
70.71, 76.94, 42.58
CIE Lab
90.29, -5.12, 37.01
CIE Luv
90.29, 13.22, 51.22
Hunter Lab
87.72, -5.09, 30.20
Decimal
15983772

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes