Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Acorn |
| SKU | 290D-6 |
| Hex | #D17921 |
| RGB | 209, 121, 33 |
| HSL | 30°, 73%, 47% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr Acorn
Acorn sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Acorn 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
12 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
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Acorn 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 #D17921 in HSL space. Pair Acorn 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 Acorn Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Acorn 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 290D-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Acorn
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Acorn. The nearest is Marquis Orange (SW 6650) at ΔE 4.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Marquis Orange swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Acorn
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Acorn is Pumpkin Blush (2156-20) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pumpkin Blush swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Acorn
At Valspar, the closest color to Acorn is First of Fall (V011-3) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28.7 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full First of Fall swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Acorn
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Acorn. The nearest is Tiger Tail (PPG1198-6) at ΔE 4.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tiger Tail swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Acorn
Glidden has no exact twin of Acorn. The nearest is Tiger Tail (PPG1198-6) at ΔE 4.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tiger Tail swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Acorn
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Candied Orange (210-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Acorn without repainting risk. See the full Candied Orange swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Acorn
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Acorn is Flame (DE5237) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Flame swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Acorn
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Acorn. The nearest is Mexican Spirit (0984) at ΔE 4.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mexican Spirit swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Acorn
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Acorn is Mexican Spirit (0984) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mexican Spirit swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Acorn
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Acorn. The nearest is Chutney (C2-588) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chutney swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Acorn
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Acorn. The nearest is Barcelona Orange (BARCELONA ORANGE) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Barcelona Orange swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Acorn
At Kompozit, the closest color to Acorn is Mexican Spirit (0984) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mexican Spirit swatch →