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Sunwashed Brick

Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Sunwashed Brick remains a staple for Behr designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. We've gathered 4 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#e3c1b3

LRV

58.70

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Light Reflectance Value
58.70
Light
TemperatureWarm

Sunwashed Brick in Real Rooms

Sunwashed Brick has a high LRV of 58.7 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.

4 Living Room Photos

There is a specific "glow" that Sunwashed Brick takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.

Behr Sunwashed Brick living room interior

Living room walls in Sunwashed Brick deliver warm, earthy sophistication and charm.

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Behr Sunwashed Brick living room paint review

Warm accent wall in Sunwashed Brick anchors this comfortable living room seating area.

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Behr Sunwashed Brick living room

Living room walls painted in Sunwashed Brick create a cozy, inviting atmosphere.

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Behr Sunwashed Brick living room color

Sunwashed Brick on the back wall grounds this light-filled living room perfectly.

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Sunwashed Brick
S180-2 · LRV 59

Sunwashed Brick reflects far more light (LRV 59 vs 31), opening up a space where Cabana Melon encloses it.

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S180-3 · LRV 49
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S180-2 · LRV 59

Sunwashed Brick reads slightly lighter (LRV 59 vs 49), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Complementary Colors

Absolute Zero
Sunwashed Brick
Absolute Zero vs Sunwashed Brick
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N490-1 · LRV 64
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Sunwashed Brick
S180-2 · LRV 59

Absolute Zero reads slightly lighter (LRV 64 vs 59), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

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N480-5 · LRV 22
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Sunwashed Brick
S180-2 · LRV 59

At LRV 59 vs 22, Sunwashed Brick is decisively the brighter choice.

Nypd
Sunwashed Brick
Nypd vs Sunwashed Brick
Nypd
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N480-6 · LRV 15
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Sunwashed Brick
S180-2 · LRV 59

At LRV 59 vs 15, Sunwashed Brick is decisively the brighter choice.

Color Codes

HEX#e3c1b3
RGB227, 193, 179
HSL18° 46% 80%
CMYK0 15 21 11
CIE LabL: 80.6 a: 9.9 b: 11.5
XYZX: 58.88 Y: 57.73 Z: 50.68