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Behr Balcony SunsetMQ4-38 · #D58C6C · LRV 34

Balcony Sunset reads as a warm red tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr MQ4-38 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR BALCONY SUNSET
RGB 213, 140, 108LRV 34

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameBalcony Sunset
SKUMQ4-38
Hex#D58C6C
RGB213, 140, 108
HSL18°, 56%, 63%
LRV34
Undertonewarm red tone
FamilyOrange
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About Behr Balcony Sunset

Balcony Sunset sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.

Balcony Sunset is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.

Closest matches by brand

13 brands within ΔE 5

The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.92
All orange at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9009 · #CC896C · ΔE 1.92 · LRV 32
SW 6353 · #D4966E · ΔE 4.66 · LRV 37

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.63
All orange at Benjamin Moore →
2175-40 · #D48D6C · ΔE 0.63 · LRV 34
055 · #D18C6C · ΔE 0.92 · LRV 33
062 · #D8916D · ΔE 1.96 · LRV 35
069 · #DD8963 · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 33

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.26
All orange at Valspar →
2004-5C · #D48E68 · ΔE 2.26 · LRV 34.3
V045-4 · #DA936C · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 36.9
2003-5C · #CF866F · ΔE 3.49 · LRV 31.4
2007-5B · #D88C5F · ΔE 3.78 · LRV 34.3

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.79
All orange at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1199-5 · #CE8D6D · ΔE 1.79 · LRV 33
PPG1063-5 · #D1907D · ΔE 4.49 · LRV 35

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.92
All orange at Glidden →
60YR 31/368 · #D28969 · ΔE 0.92 · LRV 31
PPG1199-5 · #CF8D6C · ΔE 1.7 · LRV 33
PPG1063-5 · #D1907C · ΔE 4.14 · LRV 35

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.25
All orange at Dutch Boy →
107-6DB · #D78562 · ΔE 2.25 · LRV 32
310-5DB · #CD8565 · ΔE 2.27 · LRV 31
207-4DB · #DB8E76 · ΔE 3.24 · LRV 36
307-5DB · #D08875 · ΔE 4.59 · LRV 32
HGSW 2104 · #D4966E · ΔE 4.66 · LRV 37
HGSW 6353 · #D4966E · ΔE 4.66 · LRV 37

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.23
All orange at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5179 · #D78A6C · ΔE 1.23 · LRV 32
DE5208 · #CF875F · ΔE 3.16 · LRV 30
DE5214 · #D19776 · ΔE 4.14 · LRV 35

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.19
All orange at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 63 · #CB9175 · ΔE 3.19 · LRV 34
NO. G14 · #C0866C · ΔE 4.48 · LRV 29

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.62
All orange at Diamond Vogel →
1052 · #DC8A72 · ΔE 3.62 · LRV 35
1018 · #D18D61 · ΔE 4.3 · LRV 33

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.16
All orange at Hirshfield's →
1017 · #DC9367 · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 37
1018 · #D0875A · ΔE 4.37 · LRV 31
1010 · #CD9470 · ΔE 4.52 · LRV 36
1052 · #DF856E · ΔE 4.92 · LRV 33

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.94
All orange at C2 Paint →
C2-573 · #D2865A · ΔE 3.94 · LRV 31
C2-557 · #D29268 · ΔE 4.47 · LRV 35
C2-512 · #D09581 · ΔE 4.77 · LRV 36

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.16
All orange at Kompozit →
1017 · #DC9367 · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 37
1018 · #D0875A · ΔE 4.37 · LRV 31
1010 · #CD9470 · ΔE 4.52 · LRV 35
1052 · #DF856E · ΔE 4.92 · LRV 34

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The nearest shades to Balcony Sunset within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

ICC-63 · LRV 34
M210-5 · LRV 35
M220-6A · LRV 34
HDC-WR16-02 · LRV 32
MQ4-32 · LRV 33
MQ4-37 · LRV 33

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #D58C6C in HSL space. Pair Balcony Sunset with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#D58C6C + #6CB5D5
TRIADIC
#D58C6C · #6CD58C · #8C6CD5
ANALOGOUS
#D56C81 · #D58C6C · #D5C16C

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.69:1fail
Sample text on black
7.8:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Behr Balcony Sunset Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Balcony Sunset from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr MQ4-38 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Balcony Sunset

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Subdued Sienna (SW 9009), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Balcony Sunset without repainting risk. See the full Subdued Sienna swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Balcony Sunset

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Balcony Sunset is Adobe Dust (2175-40). At ΔE 0.63 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Adobe Dust and you'll get the same color. See the full Adobe Dust swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Balcony Sunset

At Valspar, the closest color to Balcony Sunset is Laredo (2004-5C) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34.3 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Laredo swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Balcony Sunset

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Cinnamon Brandy (PPG1199-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Balcony Sunset without repainting risk. See the full Cinnamon Brandy swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Balcony Sunset

The closest Glidden equivalent of Balcony Sunset is New Terra Cotta (60YR 31/368). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 34). If Glidden is your counter, order New Terra Cotta and you'll get the same color. See the full New Terra Cotta swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Balcony Sunset

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Balcony Sunset is Pretty Things (207-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pretty Things swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Balcony Sunset

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Bronzed Orange (DE5179), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Balcony Sunset without repainting risk. See the full Bronzed Orange swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Balcony Sunset

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Balcony Sunset is Menagerie (NO. 63) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Menagerie swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Balcony Sunset

Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Balcony Sunset. The nearest is Summer Memory (1052) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Summer Memory swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Balcony Sunset

Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Balcony Sunset. The nearest is Peanut Brittle (1010) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Peanut Brittle swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Balcony Sunset

C2 Paint has no exact twin of Balcony Sunset. The nearest is Calliope (C2-557) at ΔE 4.47 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Calliope swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Balcony Sunset

Kompozit has no exact twin of Balcony Sunset. The nearest is Peanut Brittle (1010) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Peanut Brittle swatch →

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