Sausalito Sunset
074 · #F2A685 · LRV 47 — warm red tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Caramelized35
- 2Venetian Plaster42
- 3Sausalito Sunset47
- 4Faded Terracotta52
- 5Colonial Yellow59
What Color Is Sausalito Sunset, Really?
Sausalito Sunset reads as a warm red tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 074 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Sausalito Sunset
Sausalito Sunset is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
How Lighting Changes Sausalito Sunset
Sausalito Sunset sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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 Sausalito 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 Benjamin Moore 074 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 | Stone FruitSW 9699 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.0 | 47 | Color page → |
| Behr | SirenP190-4 · Behr | 0.9 | 48 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Shrimp ShellV008-2 · Valspar | 2.3 | 50.2 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Coral SilkPPG1195-5 · PPG / Glidden | 1.4 | 46 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Peach Punch56YR 48/398 · Glidden | 1.2 | 48 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Glowing Lantern109-4DB · Dutch Boy | 3.7 | 47 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Sausalito Sunset within Benjamin Moore'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 #F2A685 in HSL space. Pair Sausalito Sunset with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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