Sunset (color)
Introduction The Sun, about a minute before astronomical sunset.The color ''sunset'' is a pale tint of orange. It is a representation of the average color of clouds when the sunlight from a sunset is reflected from them.The first recorded use of ''sunset'' as a color name in English was in 1916.
Origin
Variations of sunset ===Sunglow===The color '''sunglow''' is displayed at right.The first recorded use of ''sunglow'' as a color name in English was in 1924.The Crayola crayon color was formulated in 1990.===Sunray===At right is displayed the color '''sunray'''.The first recorded use of ''sunray'' as a color name in English was in 1926.===Sunset orange===The color '''sunset orange''' is displayed at right. ''Sunset orange'' was formulated as a Crayola color in 1997.
Sun colors in human culture '''Interior Design'''*  Sunset is popular color in interior design which is used when a pale warm tint is desired. '''Sports'''*  Sunset orange is used on the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder alternative jerseys introduced in the 2015-16 season. They are primarily worn on Sunday matchups.
References
See also * List of colors