Indian Sunset
M170-5 · #D98A7D · LRV 34 — warm red tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Razzle Dazzle20
- 2Bubblegum Pink26
- 3Indian Sunset34
- 4Vintage Tea Rose47
- 5Pale Cherry Blossom61
What Color Is Indian Sunset, Really?
Indian Sunset reads as a warm red tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Behr M170-5 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Indian Sunset
Indian Sunset is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
How Lighting Changes Indian Sunset
Indian 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.
Most complaints about Indian Sunset are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Behr M170-5 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Constant CoralSW 6325 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.3 | 34 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Pink FlamingoCSP-1175 · Benjamin Moore | 3.7 | 34 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Coral Banks2001-5C · Valspar | 3.0 | 34 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Wright Pottery RedFLLW539 · PPG / Glidden | 2.0 | 33 | Color page → |
| Glidden | FrecklesPPG1191-5 · Glidden | 2.0 | 33 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Pretty Things207-4DB · Dutch Boy | 4.1 | 36 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The nearest shades to Indian Sunset within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #D98A7D in HSL space. Pair Indian Sunset with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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