Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Adventure Orange |
| SKU | 270D-5 |
| Hex | #F29656 |
| RGB | 242, 150, 86 |
| HSL | 25°, 86%, 64% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr Adventure Orange
Adventure Orange sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, 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.
Adventure Orange 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
11 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
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Adventure Orange 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 #F29656 in HSL space. Pair Adventure Orange 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 Adventure Orange Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Adventure Orange 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 270D-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Adventure Orange
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Adventure Orange is Kumquat (SW 6648) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kumquat swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Adventure Orange
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Adventure Orange is New Dawn (133) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full New Dawn swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Adventure Orange
Valspar's nearest match is Brushed Orange (2007-3B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.4 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Adventure Orange without repainting risk. See the full Brushed Orange swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Adventure Orange
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Fall Leaf (PPG1197-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Adventure Orange without repainting risk. See the full Fall Leaf swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Adventure Orange
Glidden's nearest match is Desert Orange (78YR 39/593), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Adventure Orange without repainting risk. See the full Desert Orange swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Adventure Orange
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Adventure Orange is Sweet Cantaloupe (108-5DB). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Sweet Cantaloupe and you'll get the same color. See the full Sweet Cantaloupe swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Adventure Orange
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Adventure Orange is Outgoing Orange (HGSW 1123) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Outgoing Orange swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Adventure Orange
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Yams (DE5200), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Adventure Orange without repainting risk. See the full Yams swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Adventure Orange
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Adventure Orange. The nearest is Boredom Buster (1032) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Boredom Buster swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Adventure Orange
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Adventure Orange. The nearest is Japonica (0983) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Japonica swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Adventure Orange
Kompozit has no exact twin of Adventure Orange. The nearest is Japonica (0983) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Japonica swatch →