Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Acapulco Sun |
| SKU | P230-7 |
| Hex | #F3732C |
| RGB | 243, 115, 44 |
| HSL | 21°, 89%, 56% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr Acapulco Sun
Acapulco Sun sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Acapulco Sun is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
8 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Acapulco Sun within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #F3732C in HSL space. Pair Acapulco Sun with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Acapulco Sun Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Acapulco Sun from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr P230-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Acapulco Sun
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Acapulco Sun is Invigorate (SW 6886) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Invigorate swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Acapulco Sun
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Acapulco Sun is Electric Orange (2015-10) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Electric Orange swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Acapulco Sun
At Valspar, the closest color to Acapulco Sun is Autumn Glimmer (2003-1A) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.8 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Autumn Glimmer swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Acapulco Sun
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Acapulco Sun. The nearest is Outback Orange (110-7DB) at ΔE 4.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Outback Orange swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Acapulco Sun
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Acapulco Sun. The nearest is Orange Burst (DEA113) at ΔE 4.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Orange Burst swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Acapulco Sun
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Acapulco Sun is Lava Lamp (1033) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lava Lamp swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Acapulco Sun
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Acapulco Sun is Lava Lamp (1033) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lava Lamp swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Acapulco Sun
At Kompozit, the closest color to Acapulco Sun is Lava Lamp (1033) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lava Lamp swatch →