Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Troublemaker |
| SKU | 109-7DB |
| Hex | #E05F2F |
| RGB | 224, 95, 47 |
| HSL | 16°, 74%, 53% |
| LRV | 24 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| 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 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Troublemaker
At Glidden, the closest color to Troublemaker is Calypso Coral (60YR 23/650) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Calypso Coral 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 →
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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Troublemaker
Hirshfield's 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 →
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 →