Kumquat vs Sunset paint color comparison

Kumquat vs Sunset

KumquatSherwin-WilliamsvsSunsetSherwin-WilliamsΔE 10.3 — Distinct difference

Kumquat and Sunset come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Kumquat reads as beige, while Sunset reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 3-point LRV gap — 41 for Kumquat vs 39 for Sunset — means Kumquat will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 10.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Kumquat
Sherwin-Williams · 6648
LRV41.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6648
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Sunset
Sherwin-Williams · 6626
LRV38.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6626
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Kumquat vs Sunset Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Kumquat on one side and Sunset on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.