Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Sunset |
| SKU | SW 6626 |
| Hex | #E2946F |
| RGB | 226, 148, 111 |
| HSL | 19°, 66%, 66% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Sherwin-Williams 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.
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.
Closest matches by brand
13 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 orange from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe 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.
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.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Sherwin-Williams Sunset Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sunset 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 6626 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Sunset
The closest Behr equivalent of Sunset is Roasted Seeds (M220-5). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). If Behr is your counter, order Roasted Seeds and you'll get the same color. See the full Roasted Seeds swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sunset
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Flamingo Orange (075), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Sunset without repainting risk. See the full Flamingo Orange swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sunset
At Valspar, the closest color to Sunset is Peach Ice Cream (2007-5C) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.5 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peach Ice Cream swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sunset
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Sunset. The nearest is Warm Welcome (PPG1194-5) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Warm Welcome swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sunset
Glidden has no exact twin of Sunset. The nearest is Time For Orange (80YR 38/427) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Time For Orange swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sunset
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sunset is Western Orange (209-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Western Orange swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sunset
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Sunset is Peach Preserves (HGSW 1105). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Peach Preserves and you'll get the same color. See the full Peach Preserves swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sunset
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is La Terra (DE5172), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Sunset without repainting risk. See the full La Terra swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sunset
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Sunset. The nearest is Summer's End (1017) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Summer's End swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sunset
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Trumpet Flower (1037), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Sunset without repainting risk. See the full Trumpet Flower swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sunset
Kompozit's nearest match is Trumpet Flower (1037), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Sunset without repainting risk. See the full Trumpet Flower swatch →