Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Mandarin Orange |
| SKU | 2018-20 |
| Hex | #FFA706 |
| RGB | 255, 167, 6 |
| HSL | 39°, 100%, 51% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Benjamin Moore Mandarin Orange
Mandarin Orange sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.
Mandarin Orange 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
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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Mandarin Orange within Benjamin Moore'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 #FFA706 in HSL space. Pair Mandarin 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.
Benjamin Moore Mandarin Orange Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mandarin 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 Benjamin Moore 2018-20 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mandarin Orange
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Mandarin Orange is Gusto Gold (SW 6904) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gusto Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mandarin Orange
The closest Behr equivalent of Mandarin Orange is Saffron Thread (310B-7). At ΔE 0.28 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46). If Behr is your counter, order Saffron Thread and you'll get the same color. See the full Saffron Thread swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mandarin Orange
The closest Valspar equivalent of Mandarin Orange is Orange Glow (3001-1A). At ΔE 0.63 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 49.4 vs 46). If Valspar is your counter, order Orange Glow and you'll get the same color. See the full Orange Glow swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mandarin Orange
At Glidden, the closest color to Mandarin Orange is Marigold Petals (05YY 42/727) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marigold Petals swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mandarin Orange
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Mangolicious (112-7DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mandarin Orange without repainting risk. See the full Mangolicious swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mandarin Orange
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Mandarin Orange. The nearest is Summer Sunflower (HGSW 1162) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Summer Sunflower swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mandarin Orange
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Flash of Orange (DEA116), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mandarin Orange without repainting risk. See the full Flash of Orange swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mandarin Orange
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is I Love To Boogie (0956), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mandarin Orange without repainting risk. See the full I Love To Boogie swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mandarin Orange
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Mandarin Orange is I Love To Boogie (0956). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order I Love To Boogie and you'll get the same color. See the full I Love To Boogie swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mandarin Orange
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Mandarin Orange is I Love To Boogie (0956). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 46). If Kompozit is your counter, order I Love To Boogie and you'll get the same color. See the full I Love To Boogie swatch →