Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Serendipity |
| SKU | AF-205 |
| Hex | #D9B091 |
| RGB | 217, 176, 145 |
| HSL | 26°, 49%, 71% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Benjamin Moore Serendipity
Serendipity sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Serendipity 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
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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Serendipity 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 #D9B091 in HSL space. Pair Serendipity 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 Serendipity Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Serendipity 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 AF-205 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Serendipity
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Serendipity is Ligonier Tan (SW 7717) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ligonier Tan swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Serendipity
At Behr, the closest color to Serendipity is Butterscotch Amber (MQ2-04) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Butterscotch Amber swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Serendipity
Valspar's nearest match is Feline Frolic (8003-17C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Serendipity without repainting risk. See the full Feline Frolic swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Serendipity
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Serendipity is Cinnamon Frost (PPG1081-4) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cinnamon Frost swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Serendipity
At Glidden, the closest color to Serendipity is Cinnamon Frost (PPG1081-4) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cinnamon Frost swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Serendipity
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Vanilla Crème (314-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Serendipity without repainting risk. See the full Vanilla Crème swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Serendipity
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Tinted Apricot (HGSW 2106), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Serendipity without repainting risk. See the full Tinted Apricot swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Serendipity
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Sunset Cove (DEC708), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Serendipity without repainting risk. See the full Sunset Cove swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Serendipity
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Serendipity is Dutch Pink (NO. 62) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dutch Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Serendipity
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Sweet Sue (1003), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Serendipity without repainting risk. See the full Sweet Sue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Serendipity
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Blonde Lace (H0037), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Serendipity without repainting risk. See the full Blonde Lace swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Serendipity
At Kompozit, the closest color to Serendipity is Bedtime Story (1009) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bedtime Story swatch →