Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Tangelo |
| SKU | 2017-30 |
| Hex | #FFA134 |
| RGB | 255, 161, 52 |
| HSL | 32°, 100%, 60% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Benjamin Moore Tangelo
Tangelo sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, 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.
Tangelo 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 Tangelo 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 #FFA134 in HSL space. Pair Tangelo 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 Tangelo Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tangelo 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 2017-30 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tangelo
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Tangelo is Osage Orange (SW 6890) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Osage Orange swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Tangelo
Behr's nearest match is Peach Butter (S-G-310), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tangelo without repainting risk. See the full Peach Butter swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tangelo
Valspar's nearest match is Monarch Wing (2008-1A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44.2 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tangelo without repainting risk. See the full Monarch Wing swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tangelo
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Tangelo. The nearest is Cornucopia (PPG1203-7) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cornucopia swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tangelo
At Glidden, the closest color to Tangelo is Carotene (97YR 44/642) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carotene swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tangelo
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Tangelo. The nearest is Tangerine Tango (DE5194) at ΔE 4.47 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tangerine Tango swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tangelo
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Zambia (0963), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tangelo without repainting risk. See the full Zambia swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tangelo
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Tangelo. The nearest is Au Gratin (0969) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Au Gratin swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tangelo
Kompozit has no exact twin of Tangelo. The nearest is Au Gratin (0969) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Au Gratin swatch →