Sunset
SW 6626 · #E2946F · LRV 39 — warm red tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Determined Orange22
- 2Terra Cotta Clay34
- 3Sunset39
- 4Osage Orange45
- 5Colonial Yellow59
What Color Is Sunset, Really?
Sunset reads as a warm red tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Sherwin-Williams SW 6626 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Sunset
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 Sunset
Sunset sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 6626 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 | Candied Yams (m210-5)M210-5 · Behr | 3.3 | 38 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Flamingo Orange075 · Benjamin Moore | 1.8 | 36 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Peach Ice Cream2007-5C · Valspar | 2.8 | 39.5 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Warm WelcomePPG1194-5 · PPG / Glidden | 4.2 | 39 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Time For Orange80YR 38/427 · Glidden | 3.9 | 38 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Western Orange209-4DB · Dutch Boy | 3.4 | 37 | Color page → |
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
The nearest shades to Sunset within Sherwin-Williams'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 #E2946F in HSL space. Pair Sunset with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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