Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Exotic Blossom |
| SKU | P240-6 |
| Hex | #FF892F |
| RGB | 255, 137, 47 |
| HSL | 26°, 100%, 59% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr Exotic Blossom
Exotic Blossom sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Exotic Blossom 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
10 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
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Exotic Blossom 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 #FF892F in HSL space. Pair Exotic Blossom 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 Exotic Blossom Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Exotic Blossom 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 P240-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Exotic Blossom
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Exotic Blossom. The nearest is Mandarin (SW 6891) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mandarin swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Exotic Blossom
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Calypso Orange (2015-30), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Exotic Blossom without repainting risk. See the full Calypso Orange swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Exotic Blossom
Valspar has no exact twin of Exotic Blossom. The nearest is Orange Fruit (2011-1) at ΔE 4.28 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38.5 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Orange Fruit swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Exotic Blossom
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Exotic Blossom. The nearest is Dynamo (PPG17-22) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dynamo swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Exotic Blossom
Glidden has no exact twin of Exotic Blossom. The nearest is Jack O Lantern (89YR 36/694) at ΔE 4.22 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jack O Lantern swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Exotic Blossom
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Exotic Blossom. The nearest is Citrus Kissed (110-6DB) at ΔE 4.07 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Citrus Kissed swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Exotic Blossom
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Exotic Blossom is Bright Mango (DE5195). At ΔE 0.47 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Bright Mango and you'll get the same color. See the full Bright Mango swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Exotic Blossom
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Orange you Happy? (0970), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Exotic Blossom without repainting risk. See the full Orange you Happy? swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Exotic Blossom
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Exotic Blossom is Orange you Happy? (0970) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orange you Happy? swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Exotic Blossom
At Kompozit, the closest color to Exotic Blossom is Orange you Happy? (0970) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orange you Happy? swatch →