Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Goldfish |
| SKU | 300B-7 |
| Hex | #FF8C00 |
| RGB | 255, 140, 0 |
| HSL | 33°, 100%, 50% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr Goldfish
Goldfish sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Goldfish 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 Goldfish 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 #FF8C00 in HSL space. Pair Goldfish 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 Goldfish Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Goldfish 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 300B-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Goldfish
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Goldfish. The nearest is Forceful Orange (SW 6894) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Forceful Orange swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Goldfish
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Orange Juice (2017-10), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Goldfish without repainting risk. See the full Orange Juice swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Goldfish
The closest Valspar equivalent of Goldfish is Orange Fruit (2011-1). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 38.5 vs 40). If Valspar is your counter, order Orange Fruit and you'll get the same color. See the full Orange Fruit swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Goldfish
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Goldfish. The nearest is Dynamo (PPG17-22) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dynamo swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Goldfish
At Glidden, the closest color to Goldfish is Jack O Lantern (89YR 36/694) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jack O Lantern swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Goldfish
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Goldfish. The nearest is Monarch Wing (111-7DB) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Monarch Wing swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Goldfish
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Goldfish is Instant Orange (DEA114) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Instant Orange swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Goldfish
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Goldfish. The nearest is Zambia (0963) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Zambia swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Goldfish
Kompozit has no exact twin of Goldfish. The nearest is Zambia (0963) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Zambia swatch →