Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Rumba Orange |
| SKU | M230-7 |
| Hex | #C96729 |
| RGB | 201, 103, 41 |
| HSL | 23°, 66%, 47% |
| LRV | 22 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
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 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
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe 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.
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.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
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 →