Early Sunset 230E-1 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F5E4E4, estimated LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gaiety from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #F5E4E4 · 230E-1
Early Sunset
81%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Early Sunset Technical Profile
HEX Code#F5E4E4
RGB245, 228, 228
Estimated LRV80.5
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyred
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#F4E4E5
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#F7E5E6
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#F8E5E5
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#F1E0E0
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#F4E1E1
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#F2E0DF
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#F7E6E8
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#F0DFE0
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Colors That Work With Early Sunset
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Early Sunset
#F5E4E4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5997D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Early Sunset
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Early Sunset Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Early Sunset — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Early Sunset have?
Early Sunset by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the red color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Early Sunset from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Early Sunset are Gaiety by PPG (a close digital match), Marshmallow Rose by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Wispy Pink by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Early Sunset's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Early Sunset?
Early Sunset has a estimated lightness value of 80.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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