Sahara Sun 180D-5 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CA5B74, estimated LRV 26 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Kissable Pink from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #CA5B74 · 180D-5
Sahara Sun
26%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Sahara Sun Technical Profile
HEX Code#CA5B74
RGB202, 91, 116
Estimated LRV26.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyred
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Sahara Sun
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sahara Sun
#CA5B74
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B88B7A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sahara Sun
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sahara Sun 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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Sahara Sun — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sahara Sun have?
Sahara Sun by Behr has a warm (pink) 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 Sahara Sun from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sahara Sun are Kissable Pink by PPG (a close digital match), Ibis Pink by Kilz (a close digital match), Cherry Pink by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sahara Sun'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 Sahara Sun?
Sahara Sun has a estimated lightness value of 26.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Sahara Sun's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.