Little Greene's Sunlight 135, with its rich mustard hue, offers a warm and inviting touch to any space. Its composition, captured by the RGB values of 223,199,116, blends harmoniously to create a shade that is both vibrant and versatile. This particular color exudes an elegant charm, reminiscent of sunlit fields, making it an ideal choice for creating cozy yet sophisticated interiors.
Color Description
Sunlight 135 is a yellow ochre paint color, created from a true reduction of ochre and titanium, and brightened with a dash of organic yellow.
Undertones
The color has undertones of ochre, which gives it a warm and earthy quality, combined with the brightness of organic yellow.
Color Values
The Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Sunlight 135 is 53, indicating a moderate level of light reflectance.
Usage
This color works well in various interior schemes, particularly in bedroom spaces to introduce energy to a morning routine. It can be paired with neutral colors like Ceviche on woodwork for a contrasting scheme.
Atmosphere
Sunlight 135 can bring a vibrant and energetic atmosphere to a room, making it suitable for spaces where a lively and uplifting ambiance is desired.
Little Greene Sunlight 135 Color Alternative
Little Greene Sunlight 135 offers a warm and inviting base that inspires many homeowners to explore complementary hues. Alternatives such as Farrow and Ball Sudbury Yellow 51, Farrow and Ball Citrona CC3, and Benjamin Moore York Harbor Yellow 2154-40 provide appealing variations that maintain a similar vibrant character. Each of these options presents a unique twist on traditional yellows, allowing for creative expression while preserving the timeless quality inherent in Little Greene Sunlight 135.
Bathroom
Bathroom walls can be elegantly transformed with Little Greene Sunlight 135, a choice that offers both enduring functionality and an appealing aesthetic for wet environments. This option is designed for areas that require moisture resistance and washability, making it particularly well-suited for bathrooms where durability and maintenance are priorities.
The finish provides a subtle, low-sheen effect that complements various surfaces including woodwork and primed metal, such as radiators and pipework. Quick-drying, environmentally friendly, and certified as child-safe with no added VOCs, this water-based option ensures both safety and practicality in high-humidity settings.
Bedroom
For a bedroom color scheme, Little Greene Sunlight 135 sets a warm and inviting tone when paired with soft neutral shades used for trims, furniture, or accent walls. Soft colors like Cotton, Ceviche, and Serpentine help balance the space, while deep hues such as Jack Black or Elysian Ground introduce striking contrast and depth.
Integrating complementary tones from a deep blue palette and pairing them with colors like Light Bronze Green and Bassoon further refines the overall ambiance. Additional accents such as Heat and related whites like First Light and White Lead contribute to an elegant and thoughtfully curated interior design.
Kitchen
For a kitchen color scheme, Little Greene Sunlight 135 creates a vibrant, inviting atmosphere that pairs beautifully with deep blues to achieve striking contrast, while softer neutrals like Cotton, White Lead, or True Taupe provide a harmonious complement. It works well with darker shades like Elysian Ground or Attic II to add visual depth and texture.
Sunlight 135 also integrates effortlessly with additional tones such as Woad and Stock, and it can be balanced by related neutrals like Ceviche and Serpentine, accommodating various design styles from traditional to modern.
Living Room
The living room color, Little Greene Sunlight 135, creates a warm and inviting atmosphere while setting a cheerful tone for any space. It is offered in a range of finishes—from low-sheen and easy-to-clean matt formulations ideal for high-traffic areas to more durable options for woodwork and moisture-prone zones—suiting diverse interiors including kitchens, bathrooms, and children's rooms.
Each formulation is designed with practical benefits, such as environmentally friendly properties, low odor, quick drying times, and child-safe characteristics. With excellent coverage performance, it is recommended to test a sample before committing to larger quantities, ensuring the perfect match for your home's unique style and functional needs.
Outdoor
Little Greene Sunlight 135 is an attractive home outdoor color designed to enhance the exterior appearance of your property. Ideal for outdoor painting, it is paired with a quick-drying, water-based finish that is suitable for all exterior woodwork, offering self-priming properties on new and bare surfaces and effective adhesion on appropriately prepared metal.
The Intelligent Exterior Eggshell finish delivers exceptional durability and weather resistance, maintaining its integrity while inhibiting mold and algal growth. With a low sheen that stays consistently washable, it provides a robust, long-lasting protective coating, making it an excellent choice for home exteriors that require both aesthetic appeal and practical performance.
