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Behr Rumba OrangeM230-7 · #C96729 · LRV 22

Rumba Orange reads as a warm red-orange tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr M230-7 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR RUMBA ORANGE
RGB 201, 103, 41LRV 22

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameRumba Orange
SKUM230-7
Hex#C96729
RGB201, 103, 41
HSL23°, 66%, 47%
LRV22
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyOrange
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About Behr Rumba Orange

With an LRV of 22, Rumba Orange is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.

Rumba Orange works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.

Closest matches by brand

10 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.3
All orange at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6643 · #C36F3E · ΔE 3.3 · LRV 23
SW 6635 · #C56639 · ΔE 3.74 · LRV 22

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.07
All orange at Benjamin Moore →
2167-10 · #C76C37 · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 23
2166-20 · #BC6B32 · ΔE 3.17 · LRV 21
2168-10 · #C86638 · ΔE 3.61 · LRV 22

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.1
All orange at Valspar →
V046-5 · #C5652A · ΔE 1.1 · LRV 21.4
M145 · #BF6F3A · ΔE 3.38 · LRV 22.8
V045-5 · #BA6C3D · ΔE 4.08 · LRV 21.5

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.09
All orange at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1198-7 · #C26B35 · ΔE 2.09 · LRV 22
PPG1201-7 · #BC7038 · ΔE 4.2 · LRV 23
PPG1200-7 · #B66B3C · ΔE 4.65 · LRV 21
PPG1200-6 · #C17445 · ΔE 4.76 · LRV 24

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.08
All orange at Glidden →
PPG1198-7 · #C26A35 · ΔE 2.08 · LRV 22
PPG1201-7 · #BC6F37 · ΔE 3.95 · LRV 22
PPG1200-6 · #C17444 · ΔE 4.67 · LRV 24
PPG1200-7 · #B66A3C · ΔE 4.67 · LRV 21

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.11
All orange at Dutch Boy →
209-6DB · #C56C37 · ΔE 2.11 · LRV 23
210-7DB · #C4681B · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 22
209-7DB · #C76638 · ΔE 3.56 · LRV 22
HGSW 1121 · #C36F3E · ΔE 3.3 · LRV 23
HGSW 6643 · #C36F3E · ΔE 3.3 · LRV 23

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.34
All orange at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5202 · #C66B30 · ΔE 1.34 · LRV 22
DE5230 · #BF6F31 · ΔE 3.79 · LRV 22

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.47
All orange at Hirshfield's →
1026 · #CF6837 · ΔE 3.47 · LRV 24

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.47
All orange at Kompozit →
1026 · #CF6837 · ΔE 3.47 · LRV 23

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The nearest shades to Rumba Orange within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

270D-7 · LRV 22
250D-6 · LRV 23
S-H-270 · LRV 21
260D-6 · LRV 21
T18-02 · LRV 21
240D-6 · LRV 21

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #C96729 in HSL space. Pair Rumba Orange with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C96729 + #298BC9
TRIADIC
#C96729 · #29C967 · #6729C9
ANALOGOUS
#C9293B · #C96729 · #C9B729

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
3.85:1AA Large
Sample text on black
5.46:1AA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Behr Rumba Orange Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Rumba 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 M230-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rumba Orange

Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Rumba Orange. The nearest is Determined Orange (SW 6635) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Determined Orange swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rumba Orange

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Rumba Orange is Burnt Caramel (2167-10) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burnt Caramel swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Rumba Orange

Valspar's nearest match is Hot Wings (V046-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21.4 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rumba Orange without repainting risk. See the full Hot Wings swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rumba Orange

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Rumba Orange is Sesame Crunch (PPG1198-7) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sesame Crunch swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Rumba Orange

At Glidden, the closest color to Rumba Orange is Sesame Crunch (PPG1198-7) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sesame Crunch swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rumba Orange

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Rumba Orange is Rhythm Orange (209-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rhythm Orange swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rumba Orange

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rumba Orange is Pumpkin Curry (HGSW 1121) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pumpkin Curry swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rumba Orange

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Desert Spice (DE5202), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rumba Orange without repainting risk. See the full Desert Spice swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rumba Orange

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Rumba Orange is Casa De Oro (1026) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 22) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Casa De Oro swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Rumba Orange

At Kompozit, the closest color to Rumba Orange is Casa De Oro (1026) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Casa De Oro swatch →

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