Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Indian Sunset |
| SKU | M170-5 |
| Hex | #DD768D |
| RGB | 221, 118, 141 |
| HSL | 347°, 60%, 66% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Behr Indian Sunset
Indian Sunset sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, 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.
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.
Closest matches by brand
12 brands within ΔE 5The 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 pink from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe 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.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #DD768D in HSL space. Pair Indian Sunset with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Indian Sunset Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Indian 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 M170-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Indian Sunset
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Coming up Roses (SW 6585), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Indian Sunset without repainting risk. See the full Coming up Roses swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Indian Sunset
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Secret Rendezvous (1341), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Indian Sunset without repainting risk. See the full Secret Rendezvous swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Indian Sunset
Valspar's nearest match is Reflecting Rose (1007-3B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29.9 vs 30) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Indian Sunset without repainting risk. See the full Reflecting Rose swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Indian Sunset
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Indian Sunset is Razzberries (PPG1183-5) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Razzberries swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Indian Sunset
At Glidden, the closest color to Indian Sunset is Watermelon Smoothie (74RR 28/432) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Watermelon Smoothie swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Indian Sunset
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Indian Sunset. The nearest is Watermelon Core (103-5DB) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Watermelon Core swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Indian Sunset
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Indian Sunset is Dreaming Pink (HGSW 1034) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dreaming Pink swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Indian Sunset
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Indian Sunset is First Love (DE5053) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 30) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full First Love swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Indian Sunset
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Indian Sunset. The nearest is Minuette (1128) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Minuette swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Indian Sunset
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Indian Sunset is Minuette (1128) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Minuette swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Indian Sunset
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Indian Sunset is Dahlia (BD59) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dahlia swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Indian Sunset
At Kompozit, the closest color to Indian Sunset is Minuette (1128) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Minuette swatch →