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True sunshine yellow paint

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

Can anyone suggest a paint which is a true sunshine yellow? I am about to paint a windowless en suite and want a bright, sunshine yellow paint for the walls. I will also use the same colour on one wall in the adjoining bedroom to tie both in. I don't want a mustard yellow or anything with a bluish tint. Any advice would be appreciated.

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Tom Flanagan
8 years ago
How about Minion Yellow?

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robrory1
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks Tom. Who makes this paint?
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