Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Sharp Cheddar |
| SKU | 2017-20 |
| Hex | #FC931E |
| RGB | 252, 147, 30 |
| HSL | 32°, 97%, 55% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Benjamin Moore Sharp Cheddar
Sharp Cheddar sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Sharp Cheddar 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
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Sharp Cheddar 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 #FC931E in HSL space. Pair Sharp Cheddar 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 Sharp Cheddar Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sharp Cheddar 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 2017-20 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sharp Cheddar
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sharp Cheddar is Forceful Orange (SW 6894) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Forceful Orange swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sharp Cheddar
At Behr, the closest color to Sharp Cheddar is Blazing Bonfire (P250-7) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blazing Bonfire swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sharp Cheddar
The closest Valspar equivalent of Sharp Cheddar is Darling Clementine (V012-3). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 40.7 vs 39). If Valspar is your counter, order Darling Clementine and you'll get the same color. See the full Darling Clementine swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sharp Cheddar
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Sharp Cheddar. The nearest is Dynamo (PPG17-22) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dynamo swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sharp Cheddar
At Glidden, the closest color to Sharp Cheddar is Jack O Lantern (89YR 36/694) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jack O Lantern swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sharp Cheddar
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sharp Cheddar is Monarch Wing (111-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Monarch Wing swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sharp Cheddar
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sharp Cheddar is Energy Orange (DE5223) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Energy Orange swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sharp Cheddar
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Sharp Cheddar is Zambia (0963) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 46 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Zambia swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sharp Cheddar
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Sharp Cheddar is Zambia (0963) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Zambia swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sharp Cheddar
At Kompozit, the closest color to Sharp Cheddar is Zambia (0963) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Zambia swatch →