Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Often Orange |
| SKU | DE5132 |
| Hex | #FF714E |
| RGB | 255, 113, 78 |
| HSL | 12°, 100%, 65% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Dunn-Edwards Often Orange
Often Orange sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Often 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
7 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.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Often 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 #FF714E in HSL space. Pair Often 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 Often Orange Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Often 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 DE5132 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Often Orange
Behr has no exact twin of Often Orange. The nearest is Tangerine Dream (210B-5) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tangerine Dream swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Often Orange
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Often Orange is Jeweled Peach (2013-30) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jeweled Peach swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Often Orange
Valspar has no exact twin of Often Orange. The nearest is Fiery Sky (8001-15F) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fiery Sky swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Often Orange
Glidden has no exact twin of Often Orange. The nearest is Hibiscus Bloom (50YR 32/551) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hibiscus Bloom swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Often Orange
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Often Orange. The nearest is Starfish (1047) at ΔE 4.23 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Starfish swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Often Orange
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Often Orange. The nearest is Ballet Cream (1046) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ballet Cream swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Often Orange
Kompozit has no exact twin of Often Orange. The nearest is Ballet Cream (1046) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ballet Cream swatch →