Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Sahara Sun |
| SKU | 180D-5 |
| Hex | #CA5B74 |
| RGB | 202, 91, 116 |
| HSL | 346°, 51%, 57% |
| LRV | 21 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Behr Sahara Sun
With an LRV of 21, Sahara Sun is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Sahara Sun works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
Closest matches by brand
11 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
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Sahara Sun 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 #CA5B74 in HSL space. Pair Sahara Sun 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 Sahara Sun Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sahara Sun 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 180D-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sahara Sun
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sahara Sun is Dragon Fruit (SW 6855) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dragon Fruit swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sahara Sun
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Sahara Sun. The nearest is Vibrant Blush (2081-30) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vibrant Blush swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sahara Sun
Valspar has no exact twin of Sahara Sun. The nearest is Trout Pout (8001-9E) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Trout Pout swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sahara Sun
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Sahara Sun is Cherry Pink (PPG1183-6) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cherry Pink swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sahara Sun
Glidden's nearest match is Kissable Pink (62RR 21/444), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Sahara Sun without repainting risk. See the full Kissable Pink swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sahara Sun
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Sahara Sun. The nearest is Pinked Azalea (103-6DB) at ΔE 4.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pinked Azalea swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sahara Sun
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Sahara Sun. The nearest is Lipstick (DE5040) at ΔE 4.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lipstick swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sahara Sun
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Sahara Sun is Temptress (1144) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Temptress swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sahara Sun
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Sahara Sun is Temptress (1144) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Temptress swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sahara Sun
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Sahara Sun. The nearest is Thistle Tip (BD58) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Thistle Tip swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sahara Sun
At Kompozit, the closest color to Sahara Sun is Temptress (1144) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Temptress swatch →