Mediterranean Sunset
V078-3 · #C8AEB0 · LRV 45.4 — warm red tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Razzle Dazzle20
- 2Retro Pink38
- 3Mediterranean Sunset45.4
- 4Pale Cherry Blossom61
- 5Romance66
What Color Is Mediterranean Sunset, Really?
Mediterranean Sunset reads as a warm red tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Valspar V078-3 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Mediterranean Sunset
Mediterranean Sunset is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
How Lighting Changes Mediterranean Sunset
Mediterranean Sunset sits in the mid-range at LRV 45.4, 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 Mediterranean 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 Valspar V078-3 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 | Insightful RoseSW 6023 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.4 | 46 | Color page → |
| Behr | Pottery Clay700A-3 · Behr | 3.2 | 45 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Rose Bisque2102-50 · Benjamin Moore | 3.4 | 44 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Velveteen CrushPPG1060-4 · PPG / Glidden | 4.6 | 45 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Jack RabbitPPG1014-4 · Glidden | 4.9 | 46 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Allegory401-2DB · Dutch Boy | 3.4 | 46 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Mediterranean Sunset within Valspar'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 #C8AEB0 in HSL space. Pair Mediterranean Sunset with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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