Sunset Boulevard
082 · #F7946B · LRV 42 — warm red tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Determined Orange22
- 2Caramelized35
- 3Sunset Boulevard42
- 4Beehive51
- 5Colonial Yellow59
What Color Is Sunset Boulevard, Really?
Sunset Boulevard reads as a warm red tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 082 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Sunset Boulevard
Sunset Boulevard 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 Sunset Boulevard
Sunset Boulevard sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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 Sunset Boulevard 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 082 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behr | Marmalade240B-4 · Behr | 2.1 | 44 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Orange Pecan2003-1B · Valspar | 3.2 | 41.4 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Chinese LanternPPG1196-6 · PPG / Glidden | 5.0 | 39 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Ripe Apricot60YR 40/423 · Glidden | 2.6 | 40 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Pretty Papaya107-5DB · Dutch Boy | 3.5 | 46 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | La TerraDE5172 · Dunn-Edwards | 2.4 | 37 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Sunset Boulevard 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 #F7946B in HSL space. Pair Sunset Boulevard with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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