Sunset
We've categorized Sunset as a genuinely dark paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 8 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#996A4B
LRV
17.59
Sunset's Color Strip
Sunset is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip Ex25 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Sunset in Real Rooms
Sunset has a low LRV of 17.59 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
Pairing Sunset with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.
Sunset gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Pairing Sunset with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.
Sunset sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Sunset in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
The color Sunset has a way of making wood furniture look its best. Whether you have a dark mahogany table or a light oak sideboard, the undertones of the paint will pull out the natural beauty and grain of the wood.
Sunset on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
These "miscellaneous" applications of Sunset prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.
Sunset in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Sunset in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
On kitchen walls, Sunset adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding too much attention in a busy space. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz or marble, making it an incredibly flexible choice for the hardest-working and most high-traffic room in the house.
Sunset on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
Sunset works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.
Sunset on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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