Mojave Sunset
2005-8A · #DBAD93 · LRV 47.2 — warm red-orange tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Caramelized35
- 2Venetian Plaster42
- 3Mojave Sunset47.2
- 4Amber53
- 5Colonial Yellow59
What Color Is Mojave Sunset, Really?
Mojave Sunset reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Valspar 2005-8A behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Mojave Sunset
Mojave 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 Mojave Sunset
Mojave Sunset sits in the mid-range at LRV 47.2, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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 Mojave 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 2005-8A 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 | Trek TanSW 7597 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.2 | 46 | Color page → |
| Behr | Coral CloudM200-4 · Behr | 2.4 | 48 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | SerendipityAF-205 · Benjamin Moore | 2.9 | 47 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Lazy SummerPPG1068-4_1 · PPG / Glidden | 3.4 | 48 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Cozy Melon70YR 45/261 · Glidden | 1.6 | 45 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Harvest Peach308-4DB · Dutch Boy | 1.6 | 45 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Mojave 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 #DBAD93 in HSL space. Pair Mojave Sunset with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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