ColorplanBenjamin Moore Caribbean Sunset (1377) is a deep purple with a violet undertone and an LRV of 35. For trim, try Raspberry Ice (2072-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Purple |
| LRV | 35.1 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #BB95AE |
| RGB | 187, 149, 174 |
| HSL | 321°, 22%, 66% |
About Caribbean Sunset
Caribbean Sunset (1377) is a deep purple from Benjamin Moore with a violet undertone. With an LRV of 35, Caribbean Sunset absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
North-facing light makes Caribbean Sunset read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. Next to Victorian Purple (1370), it's more muted.
How Caribbean Sunset changes with the light
Caribbean Sunset has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Caribbean Sunset has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Caribbean Sunset will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Caribbean Sunset close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Caribbean Sunset looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Caribbean Sunset in real homes
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Caribbean Sunset equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 10.7
Also close: Dressy Rose (ΔE 11.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.9
Also close: Rangwali (ΔE 9.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 17.8
Also close: Flannel Gray (ΔE 17.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Caribbean Sunset questions
What undertone does Caribbean Sunset have?
Caribbean Sunset has a violet undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Caribbean Sunset read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Caribbean Sunset a light or dark color?
Caribbean Sunset has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 35.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 35, Caribbean Sunset absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Caribbean Sunset in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ash Violet SW 6549 (closest available, ΔE 10.7); Farrow & Ball: Cinder Rose No.246 (closest available, ΔE 7.9); Behr: Dusty Lilac N110-1 (closest available, ΔE 17.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Caribbean Sunset?
Try Raspberry Ice (2072-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Caribbean Sunset's undertone.
Where does Caribbean Sunset work best?
Caribbean Sunset works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 35, Caribbean Sunset absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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