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Mid-Century ModernNorth-Facing

Sunflower

Benjamin Moore · 2019-30

The Analysis

Sunflower is a highly saturated, energetic yellow that acts as a focal point in any room. With an LRV of 59.93, it reflects a significant amount of light, which helps smaller or darker spaces feel more expansive and illuminated.

This is a bold, high-impact colour that is rarely used as a full-room neutral. It functions best as an accent wall, on cabinetry, or as a statement piece in a breakfast nook to draw the eye.

LRV 60

History & Origin

This shade leans toward a classic, mid-century modern aesthetic often seen in retro kitchen palettes. It mimics the bold, optimistic colour choices of the late 1950s and 60s, offering a vintage, high-personality look.

Undertonewarm
FamilyYellow

How to Use It

Pair Sunflower with matte black hardware to ground the brightness or warm walnut wood tones for a cohesive mid-century feel. It is an excellent choice for kitchens or mudrooms, but use it sparingly to avoid overwhelming your senses.

The Mood

Living with this shade is undeniably energizing and tends to boost the mood of a space. Because it is so vibrant, it works best in active areas where you want to feel alert and stimulated rather than in areas designated for relaxation.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

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Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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