Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Bird of Paradise |
| SKU | 109-6DB |
| Hex | #E56C2A |
| RGB | 229, 108, 42 |
| HSL | 21°, 78%, 53% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Dutch Boy Bird of Paradise
Bird of Paradise sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Bird of Paradise 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
11 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
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Bird of Paradise within Dutch Boy'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 #E56C2A in HSL space. Pair Bird of Paradise 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.
Dutch Boy Bird of Paradise Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bird of Paradise 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 Dutch Boy 109-6DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bird of Paradise
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Invigorate (SW 6886), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bird of Paradise without repainting risk. See the full Invigorate swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bird of Paradise
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Bird of Paradise. The nearest is Rumba Orange (2014-20) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rumba Orange swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bird of Paradise
At Valspar, the closest color to Bird of Paradise is Sandy Peppers (8001-17G) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sandy Peppers swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bird of Paradise
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Bird of Paradise is Field Poppy (PPG1195-7) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Field Poppy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Bird of Paradise
At Glidden, the closest color to Bird of Paradise is Audrey'S Auburn (50YR 16/127) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 16 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Audrey'S Auburn swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bird of Paradise
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Bird of Paradise. The nearest is Exuberant Orange (DEA112) at ΔE 4.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Exuberant Orange swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bird of Paradise
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Bird of Paradise is Lava Lamp (1033) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lava Lamp swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Bird of Paradise
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Bird of Paradise is Lava Lamp (1033) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lava Lamp swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bird of Paradise
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Bird of Paradise. The nearest is Summer Squash (BD55) at ΔE 4.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Summer Squash swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bird of Paradise
At Kompozit, the closest color to Bird of Paradise is Lava Lamp (1033) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lava Lamp swatch →