Color spec
| Brand | Kompozit |
| Name | Orange Ballad |
| SKU | 1019 |
| Hex | #B56D41 |
| RGB | 181, 109, 65 |
| HSL | 23°, 47%, 48% |
| LRV | 21 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Kompozit Orange Ballad
With an LRV of 21, Orange Ballad 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.
Orange Ballad 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
14 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
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Similar Kompozit colors
closest in the Kompozit deckThe nearest shades to Orange Ballad within Kompozit'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 #B56D41 in HSL space. Pair Orange Ballad 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.
Kompozit Orange Ballad Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Orange Ballad 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 Kompozit 1019 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Orange Ballad
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Orange Ballad is Truepenny (SW 6355). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Truepenny and you'll get the same color. See the full Truepenny swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Orange Ballad
At Behr, the closest color to Orange Ballad is Chai Spice (260D-6) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chai Spice swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Orange Ballad
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Orange Ballad is Caramel Latte (2166-20) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caramel Latte swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Orange Ballad
The closest Valspar equivalent of Orange Ballad is Flamenco (P046). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 21.1 vs 21). If Valspar is your counter, order Flamenco and you'll get the same color. See the full Flamenco swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Orange Ballad
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Orange Ballad is Mincemeat (PPG1200-7). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Mincemeat and you'll get the same color. See the full Mincemeat swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Orange Ballad
Glidden's nearest match is Mincemeat (PPG1200-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Orange Ballad without repainting risk. See the full Mincemeat swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Orange Ballad
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Orange Ballad is Confident Orange (311-6DB). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Confident Orange and you'll get the same color. See the full Confident Orange swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Orange Ballad
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Orange Ballad is Copper Kettle (HGSW 2121) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Copper Kettle swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Orange Ballad
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Spice Cake (DE5251), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Orange Ballad without repainting risk. See the full Spice Cake swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Orange Ballad
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Orange Ballad. The nearest is Work Worn Wood (JG-35) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Work Worn Wood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Orange Ballad
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Orange Ballad. The nearest is Marmelo (NO. 316) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Marmelo swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Orange Ballad
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Orange Ballad is Orange Ballad (1019) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orange Ballad swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Orange Ballad
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Orange Ballad is Orange Ballad (1019). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Orange Ballad and you'll get the same color. See the full Orange Ballad swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Orange Ballad
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Orange Ballad is Tortoise (C2-616) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tortoise swatch →