Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Rumba Orange |
| SKU | 2014-20 |
| Hex | #EF6530 |
| RGB | 239, 101, 48 |
| HSL | 17°, 86%, 56% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Benjamin Moore Rumba Orange
Rumba Orange sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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.
Rumba Orange 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.
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
Behr
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Rumba 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 #EF6530 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.
Benjamin Moore 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 Benjamin Moore 2014-20 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rumba Orange
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rumba Orange is Knockout Orange (SW 6885) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Knockout Orange swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Rumba Orange
Behr's nearest match is Orange Zest (240B-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 26) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rumba Orange without repainting risk. See the full Orange Zest swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rumba Orange
Valspar has no exact twin of Rumba Orange. The nearest is Island Orange (2010-2) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.6 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Island Orange swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rumba Orange
At Glidden, the closest color to Rumba Orange is Audrey'S Auburn (50YR 16/127) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 16 vs 26) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Audrey'S Auburn swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rumba Orange
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Rumba Orange. The nearest is Bird of Paradise (109-6DB) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bird of Paradise swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rumba Orange
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Rumba Orange is Exuberant Orange (DEA112). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Exuberant Orange and you'll get the same color. See the full Exuberant Orange swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rumba Orange
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Rumba Orange. The nearest is Starfish (1047) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Starfish swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rumba Orange
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Rumba Orange is Starfish (1047) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Starfish swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rumba Orange
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Rumba Orange. The nearest is Summer Squash (BD55) at ΔE 4.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Summer Squash swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rumba Orange
At Kompozit, the closest color to Rumba Orange is Starfish (1047) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Starfish swatch →