Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Sunset Cloud |
| SKU | PMD-31 |
| Hex | #BE916D |
| RGB | 190, 145, 109 |
| HSL | 27°, 38%, 59% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| 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 by brand
15 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 brown from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Sunset Cloud
At Glidden, the closest color to Sunset Cloud is Tudor Beige (PPG16-17) — very close at ΔE 2.22, 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 →
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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sunset Cloud
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Butcher Paper (HGSW 2153), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sunset Cloud without repainting risk. See the full Butcher Paper 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 →
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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sunset Cloud
Hirshfield's'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 →
Rodda Equivalent of Sunset Cloud
At Rodda, the closest color to Sunset Cloud is Sunstone (CA223) — very close at ΔE 2.94, 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 Sunstone 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 →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Sunset Cloud
Portola Paints's nearest match is Bandelier (BANDELIER), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sunset Cloud without repainting risk. See the full Bandelier 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 →