Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Kumquat |
| SKU | 230B-7 |
| Hex | #FE550D |
| RGB | 254, 85, 13 |
| HSL | 18°, 99%, 52% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr Kumquat
Kumquat sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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.
Kumquat 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
5 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.
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Kumquat 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 #FE550D in HSL space. Pair Kumquat 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 Kumquat Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Kumquat 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 230B-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Kumquat
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Kumquat. The nearest is Rumba Orange (2014-20) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rumba Orange swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Kumquat
Valspar has no exact twin of Kumquat. The nearest is Island Orange (2010-2) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.6 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Island Orange swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Kumquat
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Kumquat is Exuberant Orange (DEA112) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Exuberant Orange swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Kumquat
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Kumquat. The nearest is Starfish (1047) at ΔE 4.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Starfish swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Kumquat
Kompozit has no exact twin of Kumquat. The nearest is Starfish (1047) at ΔE 4.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Starfish swatch →