Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Solar Fusion |
| SKU | UL150-3 |
| Hex | #DB9D45 |
| RGB | 219, 157, 69 |
| HSL | 35°, 68%, 56% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Behr Solar Fusion
Solar Fusion 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.
Solar Fusion is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
14 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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Solar Fusion 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 #DB9D45 in HSL space. Pair Solar Fusion 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 Solar Fusion Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Solar Fusion 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 UL150-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Solar Fusion
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Solar Fusion is Gold Crest (SW 6670) — very close at ΔE 2.01, 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 Gold Crest swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Solar Fusion
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Apple Crisp (2159-30), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Solar Fusion without repainting risk. See the full Apple Crisp swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Solar Fusion
The closest Valspar equivalent of Solar Fusion is Golden Tiger (V052-4). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40.2 vs 40). If Valspar is your counter, order Golden Tiger and you'll get the same color. See the full Golden Tiger swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Solar Fusion
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Solar Fusion is Mayan Treasure (PPG1208-6) — very close at ΔE 2.82, 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 Mayan Treasure swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Solar Fusion
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Solar Fusion is Bombay Curry (211-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.01, 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 Bombay Curry swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Solar Fusion
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Solar Fusion is Heritage Gold (HGSW 1152) — very close at ΔE 2.01, 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 Heritage Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Solar Fusion
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Pavilion Peach (DE5286), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Solar Fusion without repainting risk. See the full Pavilion Peach swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Solar Fusion
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Solar Fusion is Dutch Orange (NO. W76) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dutch Orange swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Solar Fusion
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Solar Fusion is Veronica's Crown (H024) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Veronica's Crown swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Solar Fusion
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Solar Fusion is Angel Food Cake (0913) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Angel Food Cake swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Solar Fusion
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Solar Fusion is Gilded (C2-634) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gilded swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Solar Fusion
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Solar Fusion is Arles (ARLES) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Solar Fusion
At Kompozit, the closest color to Solar Fusion is Angel Food Cake (0913) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Angel Food Cake swatch →