Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Troublemaker |
| SKU | 109-7DB |
| Hex | #E05F2F |
| RGB | 224, 95, 47 |
| HSL | 16°, 74%, 53% |
| LRV | 24 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Dutch Boy Troublemaker
With an LRV of 24, Troublemaker 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.
Troublemaker 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
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Sherwin-Williams
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
Farrow & Ball
PPG / Glidden
C2 Paint
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Troublemaker 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 #E05F2F in HSL space. Pair Troublemaker 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 Troublemaker Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Troublemaker 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 109-7DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Troublemaker
The closest Behr equivalent of Troublemaker is Japanese Koi (P210-7). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 24). If Behr is your counter, order Japanese Koi and you'll get the same color. See the full Japanese Koi swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Troublemaker
Valspar's nearest match is Autumn Blaze (2002-1A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24.2 vs 24) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Troublemaker without repainting risk. See the full Autumn Blaze swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Troublemaker
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Festive Orange (2014-10), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 24) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Troublemaker without repainting risk. See the full Festive Orange swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Troublemaker
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Troublemaker is Untamed Orange (DEA110) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 24) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Untamed Orange swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Troublemaker
Kompozit has no exact twin of Troublemaker. The nearest is Starfish (1047) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Starfish swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Troublemaker
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Troublemaker. The nearest is Starfish (1047) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Starfish swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Troublemaker
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Troublemaker. The nearest is Charlotte's Locks (NO. 268) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charlotte's Locks swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Troublemaker
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Troublemaker. The nearest is Energetic Orange (SW 6880) at ΔE 4.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Energetic Orange swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Troublemaker
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Troublemaker — the nearest deck color, Summer Squash (BD55), is clearly different (ΔE 5.32). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 109-7DB instead. See the full Summer Squash swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Troublemaker
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Troublemaker — the nearest deck color, Fire Sign (PNT100-DP-74), is clearly different (ΔE 5.79). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 109-7DB instead. See the full Fire Sign swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Troublemaker
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Troublemaker — the nearest deck color, Candy Corn (PPG17-16), is clearly different (ΔE 7.33). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 109-7DB instead. See the full Candy Corn swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Troublemaker
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Troublemaker — the nearest deck color, Work Worn Wood (JG-35), is clearly different (ΔE 9.51). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 109-7DB instead. See the full Work Worn Wood swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Troublemaker
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Troublemaker — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 23.94). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 109-7DB instead. See the full Anita swatch →