Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Instant Orange |
| SKU | DEA114 |
| Hex | #FF8D28 |
| RGB | 255, 141, 40 |
| HSL | 28°, 100%, 58% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Dunn-Edwards Instant Orange
Instant Orange 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.
Instant 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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Instant Orange within Dunn-Edwards'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 #FF8D28 in HSL space. Pair Instant 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.
Dunn-Edwards Instant Orange Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Instant 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 Dunn-Edwards DEA114 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Instant Orange
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Instant Orange is Mandarin (SW 6891) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mandarin swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Instant Orange
Behr's nearest match is Blazing Bonfire (P250-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Instant Orange without repainting risk. See the full Blazing Bonfire swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Instant Orange
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Instant Orange is Calypso Orange (2015-30) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Calypso Orange swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Instant Orange
At Valspar, the closest color to Instant Orange is Orange Fruit (2011-1) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38.5 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orange Fruit swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Instant Orange
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Instant Orange. The nearest is Dynamo (PPG17-22) at ΔE 3.58 — 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 Instant Orange
At Glidden, the closest color to Instant Orange is Jack O Lantern (89YR 36/694) — very close at ΔE 2.82, 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 Instant Orange
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Instant Orange is Citrus Kissed (110-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Citrus Kissed swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Instant Orange
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Instant Orange is Orange you Happy? (0970) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orange you Happy? swatch →