Rayo de Sol vs Venetian Yellow paint color comparison

Rayo de Sol vs Venetian Yellow

Rayo de Sol and Venetian Yellow come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Rayo de Sol reads as beige, while Venetian Yellow reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 18-point LRV gap — 77 for Venetian Yellow vs 60 for Rayo de Sol — means Venetian Yellow will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 29.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Rayo de Sol
Sherwin-Williams · 9020
LRV59.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9020
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Venetian Yellow
Sherwin-Williams · 1666
LRV77.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number1666
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Rayo de Sol vs Venetian Yellow Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rayo de Sol on one side and Venetian Yellow on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.