Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Solar Fire |
| SKU | 312-7DB |
| Hex | #A86741 |
| RGB | 168, 103, 65 |
| HSL | 22°, 44%, 46% |
| LRV | 18 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Dutch Boy Solar Fire
With an LRV of 18, Solar Fire is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Solar Fire 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Valspar
Kompozit
C2 Paint
PPG / Glidden
Farrow & Ball
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Solar Fire 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 #A86741 in HSL space. Pair Solar Fire 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 Solar Fire Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Solar Fire 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 312-7DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Solar Fire
The closest Behr equivalent of Solar Fire is Maple Glaze (PPU3-16). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18). If Behr is your counter, order Maple Glaze and you'll get the same color. See the full Maple Glaze swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Solar Fire
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Masada (AF-220), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Solar Fire without repainting risk. See the full Masada swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Solar Fire
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Solar Fire is Hampton Beach (1012) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hampton Beach swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Solar Fire
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Solar Fire is Brandywine (SW 7710) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brandywine swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Solar Fire
At Valspar, the closest color to Solar Fire is Borneo (M124) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17.1 vs 18) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Borneo swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Solar Fire
At Kompozit, the closest color to Solar Fire is Flickering Flame (1005) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 18) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Flickering Flame swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Solar Fire
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Solar Fire is Tortoise (C2-616) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 18) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tortoise swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Solar Fire
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Solar Fire is Marmelo (NO. 316) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marmelo swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Solar Fire
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Solar Fire is Chaparral (PPG16-22) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 18) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chaparral swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Solar Fire
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Solar Fire. The nearest is Work Worn Wood (JG-35) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Work Worn Wood swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Solar Fire
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Solar Fire — the nearest deck color, Ruddy Oak (DE5188), is clearly different (ΔE 5.01). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 312-7DB instead. See the full Ruddy Oak swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Solar Fire
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Solar Fire — the nearest deck color, Big Apple (PNT100-DP-30), is clearly different (ΔE 13.1). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 312-7DB instead. See the full Big Apple swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Solar Fire
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Solar Fire — the nearest deck color, Old Soul (BD-OS), is clearly different (ΔE 21.5). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 312-7DB instead. See the full Old Soul swatch →