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Sunlight

Sunlight begins as a beige color on paper, then shifts with every surface, shadow and neighboring material. Its beige and yellow classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.

LRV

57.80

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Light Reflectance Value
57.80
Light
TemperatureWarm

Sunlight in Rooms

Follow Sunlight from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 2 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.

2 House Photos

Sunlight (135) can change noticeably under full daylight, cloud cover and long evening shadows. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.

Little Greene Sunlight 135 exterior

Exterior siding in Sunlight yellow creates a cheerful, welcoming home facade.

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Little Greene Sunlight 135 exterior

Sunlight yellow trim and shutters brighten the traditional house exterior.

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Color Codes

RGB223, 199, 116
HSL47° 63% 66%
CMYK0 11 48 13
CIE LabL: 80.6 a: -2.4 b: 44.4
XYZX: 54.01 Y: 57.80 Z: 24.83

Manufacturer description

Little Greene Sunlight 135 is a warm, mid-toned golden yellow with a softened, slightly earthy cast rather than a sharp lemon brightness. Its #dfc774 value gives it enough muted depth to sit comfortably on full walls in kitchens, dining rooms, and hallways. In strong daylight, Sunlight reads as a clearer honey yellow, while lower or north-facing light can bring out its more subdued ochre side. Pair it with warm whites, natural oak, woven textures, and terracotta for a grounded scheme, or use deep olive green and charcoal accents for contrast. It also has the presence to make painted cabinetry or a front door feel cheerful without becoming overly bold.

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