Sunflower
SW 6678 · Sherwin-Williams
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#E39A33
LRV
40
Family
Yellow
SW 6678
Color profile
Light value
40 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Yellow Also reads orange
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 40, Sunflower is a medium orange that reflects a moderate amount of light. Sunflower carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Sunflower under Yellow.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 40 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
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Tap any color to compareSunflower vs Gold Crest
40LRV39
#E39A33Hex#DF9938
YellowFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sunflower vs Trinket
40LRV37
#E39A33Hex#D69835
YellowFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sunflower vs Curry
40LRV35
#E39A33Hex#D88F32
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sunflower vs Osage Orange
40LRV45
#E39A33Hex#F4A045
YellowFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sunflower vs Saffron Thread
40LRV39
#E39A33Hex#DF984E
YellowFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sunflower vs Ceremonial Gold
40LRV39
#E39A33Hex#D69E59
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sunflower vs Golden Rule
40LRV34
#E39A33Hex#CC9249
YellowFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareSunflower vs Dutch Orange No.W76
40LRV42
#E39A33Hex#E69F43
YellowFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Dutch Orange No.W76 is very close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Sunflower.
Sunflower vs Golden Vista
40LRV40
#E39A33Hex#E4A039
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Golden Vista is very close match · leans greener compared with Sunflower.
Sunflower vs Roasted Chestnut
40LRV39
#E39A33Hex#E89629
YellowFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Roasted Chestnut is very close match · leans redder compared with Sunflower.
Sunflower vs Golden Tiger
40LRV40
#E39A33Hex#DE9E40
YellowFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Golden Tiger is very close match · cooler compared with Sunflower.
Sunflower vs Gold Mine
40LRV34
#E39A33Hex#DC9222
YellowFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Gold Mine is very close match · 6 points darker · warmer compared with Sunflower.
Sunflower vs Cornucopia
40LRV39
#E39A33Hex#ED9B44
YellowFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Cornucopia is close match · cooler compared with Sunflower.
Sunflower, answered
What is the LRV of Sunflower?
Sunflower (SW 6678) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 40, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Sunflower a warm or cool color?
Sunflower has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Sunflower be used outside?
Yes, Sunflower is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Sunflower from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Sunflower is Dutch Orange No.W76 (No. W76) by Farrow & Ball, very close match · 2 points lighter · cooler.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6678
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