Orange Sky
2018-10 · #FF9F00 · LRV 46 — warm red-orange tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Determined Orange22
- 2Caramelized35
- 3Orange Sky46
- 4Beehive51
- 5Colonial Yellow59
What Color Is Orange Sky, Really?
Orange Sky reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 2018-10 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Orange Sky
Orange Sky 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.
How Lighting Changes Orange Sky
Orange Sky 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.
Most complaints about Orange Sky are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Benjamin Moore 2018-10 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Laughing OrangeSW 6895 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.3 | 42 | Color page → |
| Behr | Instant DelightS-G-330 · Behr | 1.4 | 45 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Orange Glow3001-1A · Valspar | 2.1 | 49.4 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Marigold Petals05YY 42/727 · Glidden | 2.5 | 42 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Mangolicious112-7DB · Dutch Boy | 2.5 | 46 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | Flash of OrangeDEA116 · Dunn-Edwards | 3.9 | 48 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Orange Sky within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #FF9F00 in HSL space. Pair Orange Sky with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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