Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Tropical Orange |
| SKU | 2170-20 |
| Hex | #CB5E3D |
| RGB | 203, 94, 61 |
| HSL | 14°, 58%, 52% |
| LRV | 21 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Benjamin Moore Tropical Orange
With an LRV of 21, Tropical Orange is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Tropical Orange works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
12 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
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Tropical 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 #CB5E3D in HSL space. Pair Tropical 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 Tropical Orange Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tropical 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 2170-20 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tropical Orange
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Tropical Orange is Emotional (SW 6621) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Emotional swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Tropical Orange
At Behr, the closest color to Tropical Orange is Civara (T18-02) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Civara swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tropical Orange
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Tropical Orange is Cinnamon Stone (PPG1193-7) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cinnamon Stone swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tropical Orange
At Glidden, the closest color to Tropical Orange is Cinnamon Stone (PPG1193-7) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cinnamon Stone swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tropical Orange
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Tropical Orange is Spicy Salsa (207-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spicy Salsa swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tropical Orange
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Tropical Orange is Knock-Out Orange (HGSW 1093) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Knock-Out Orange swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tropical Orange
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Campfire (DE5146), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Tropical Orange without repainting risk. See the full Campfire swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Tropical Orange
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Tropical Orange is Charlotte's Locks (NO. 268). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Charlotte's Locks and you'll get the same color. See the full Charlotte's Locks swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tropical Orange
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Tropical Orange. The nearest is Clementine (H0014) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Clementine swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Tropical Orange
Clare has no exact twin of Tropical Orange. The nearest is Fire Sign (PNT100-DP-74) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fire Sign swatch →