ColorplanBenjamin Moore Early Sunset (2096-70) is a light warm white with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 79. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Intimate White (SW 6322), Farrow & Ball Tailor Tack (No.302) and Behr Crushed Peony (PPU17-06). For trim, try Shell Pink (883).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 79.2 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F0E4DC |
| RGB | 240, 228, 220 |
| HSL | 24°, 40%, 90% |
About Early Sunset
Early Sunset (2096-70) is a light warm white from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 79, Early Sunset reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Early Sunset's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. It's very close to Melted Ice Cream (2095-70); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Early Sunset changes with the light
Early Sunset is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Early Sunset's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Early Sunset will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Early Sunset will look bright and clean in south light, with a little extra warmth.
West-facing rooms
Early Sunset will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Early Sunset in real homes
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Early 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
Very close · ΔE 1.3
Also close: Faint Coral (ΔE 2.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.1
Also close: Great White (ΔE 3.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Early Sunset questions
What undertone does Early Sunset have?
Early Sunset has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Early Sunset's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Early Sunset a light or dark color?
Early Sunset has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 79.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 79, Early Sunset reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Early Sunset in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Intimate White SW 6322 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Farrow & Ball: Tailor Tack No.302 (very close, ΔE 1.1); Behr: Crushed Peony PPU17-06 (close, ΔE 2.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Early Sunset?
Try Shell Pink (883) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Early Sunset's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Early Sunset work best?
Early Sunset works well in whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. With an LRV of 79, Early Sunset reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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