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Uluru Sunset

T583 · #704036 · LRV 7.4 · warm red tone

T583 · #704036 · LRV 7.4 — warm red tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.

Uluru SunsetValspar · T583
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Uluru Sunset
VALSPAR · T583 · #704036
Brand · codeValsparT583 · all Valspar browns
LRV7.4Very dark — reads black in most rooms.
Undertonewarm red tone
FamilyBrown
Hex · RGB · HSL#704036 · 112, 64, 54 · 10°, 35%, 33%Display values from the brand. Match it at another brand
Sheen we recommendEggshell on walls · satin on trim and cabinetsWhich sheen where, explained
Where it sits, light to dark
  1. 1Weathervane2
  2. 2Uluru Sunset7.4
  3. 3Porpoise13
  4. 4Cavern Clay20
Undertone and depth

What Color Is Uluru Sunset, Really?

Uluru Sunset reads as a warm red tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Valspar T583 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.

Room by room

Best Rooms and Uses for Uluru Sunset

Uluru Sunset earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.

Light by light

How Lighting Changes Uluru Sunset

At LRV 7.4, Uluru Sunset is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.

Test it in your light, not a showroom's

Most complaints about Uluru 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.

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Need It From Another Brand?

Any paint counter can custom-tint Valspar T583 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.

Same deck, next chip over

Similar Valspar Colors

The nearest shades to Uluru Sunset within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

Contrast, for text and signage
Black text on Uluru Sunset · 2.5 : 1 · fails for textWhite text on Uluru Sunset · 8.5 : 1 · passes AA and AAA

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 #704036 in HSL space. Pair Uluru Sunset with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#704036 + #366670
TRIADIC
#704036 · #367040 · #403670
ANALOGOUS
#703649 · #704036 · #705D36

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