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Indian Sunset

Indian Sunset is a versatile paint color from Behr. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 4 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#d98a7d

LRV

35.37

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Light Reflectance Value
35.37
Medium
TemperatureWarm

Indian Sunset in Real Rooms

Indian Sunset has a medium LRV of 35.37 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.

4 Misc Photos

Note how Indian Sunset is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.

Indian Sunset wall paint

Warm terracotta tones of Indian Sunset glow across the walls of this cozy room.

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Behr M170-5 wall paint

This space glows with the rich, earthy warmth of Indian Sunset on every wall.

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Behr Indian Sunset wall paint review

Walls dressed in Indian Sunset bring a sunset-inspired richness to this intimate setting.

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Behr Indian Sunset wall paint makeover

The deep orange hue of Indian Sunset transforms this room into a warm retreat.

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M170-5 · LRV 35

Coral Fountain reflects far more light (LRV 49 vs 35), opening up a space where Indian Sunset encloses it.

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At LRV 57 vs 35, Noble Blush is decisively the brighter choice.

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Indian Sunset
M170-5 · LRV 35
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S440-4 · LRV 30

A 5-point LRV gap (35 vs 30) makes Indian Sunset the marginally brighter of the two.

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M170-5 · LRV 35
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PPU13-13 · LRV 47

Oslo Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 35), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

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Indian Sunset vs Juniper Berries
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Indian Sunset
M170-5 · LRV 35
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Juniper Berries
PPU13-02 · LRV 14

Indian Sunset reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 14), opening up a space where Juniper Berries encloses it.

Color Codes

HEX#d98a7d
RGB217, 138, 125
HSL8° 55% 67%
CMYK0 36 42 15
CIE LabL: 65.3 a: 28.7 b: 19.6
XYZX: 41.41 Y: 34.41 Z: 23.86