Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Sunset Cloud |
| SKU | PMD-31 |
| Hex | #BE916D |
| RGB | 190, 145, 109 |
| HSL | 27°, 38%, 59% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Brown |
About Behr Sunset Cloud
Sunset Cloud sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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.
Sunset Cloud is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all brown from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
Valspar
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Sunset Cloud 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 #BE916D in HSL space. Pair Sunset Cloud 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 Sunset Cloud Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sunset Cloud 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 PMD-31 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sunset Cloud
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Oak Creek (SW 7718), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sunset Cloud without repainting risk. See the full Oak Creek swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sunset Cloud
Kompozit's nearest match is Blonde Shell (0170), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sunset Cloud without repainting risk. See the full Blonde Shell swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sunset Cloud
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Sunset Cloud is Tudor Beige (PPG16-17) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tudor Beige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sunset Cloud
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sunset Cloud is Warm Hearth (DE6110) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Warm Hearth swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sunset Cloud
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Sunset Cloud is Wilderness Cabin (1168) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wilderness Cabin swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sunset Cloud
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sunset Cloud is Ginger Nut (410-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ginger Nut swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sunset Cloud
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Sunset Cloud is Apple Crisp (0247) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Apple Crisp swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sunset Cloud
At Valspar, the closest color to Sunset Cloud is Desert Carnation (2005-7C) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.1 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Desert Carnation swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sunset Cloud
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Sunset Cloud is Sand (NO. 45) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sand swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sunset Cloud
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Sunset Cloud. The nearest is Veneer (C2-857) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Veneer swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sunset Cloud
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Sunset Cloud — the nearest deck color, Vintage Crown (JG-152), is clearly different (ΔE 6.24). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-31 instead. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Sunset Cloud
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Sunset Cloud — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 8). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-31 instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Sunset Cloud
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Sunset Cloud — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 9.97). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-31 instead. See the full Anita swatch →