Color spec
| Brand | Kompozit |
| Name | Zambia |
| SKU | 0963 |
| Hex | #FF990E |
| RGB | 255, 153, 14 |
| HSL | 35°, 100%, 53% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Kompozit Zambia
Zambia sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, 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.
Zambia 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
9 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
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Similar Kompozit colors
closest in the Kompozit deckThe nearest shades to Zambia 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 #FF990E in HSL space. Pair Zambia 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 Zambia Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Zambia 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 0963 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Zambia
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Zambia is Laughing Orange (SW 6895) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Laughing Orange swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Zambia
Behr's nearest match is Instant Delight (S-G-330), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Zambia without repainting risk. See the full Instant Delight swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Zambia
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Zambia is Orange Sky (2018-10) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orange Sky swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Zambia
The closest Valspar equivalent of Zambia is Monarch Wing (2008-1A). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44.2 vs 44). If Valspar is your counter, order Monarch Wing and you'll get the same color. See the full Monarch Wing swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Zambia
Glidden has no exact twin of Zambia. The nearest is Marigold Petals (05YY 42/727) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Marigold Petals swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Zambia
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Zambia. The nearest is Mangolicious (112-7DB) at ΔE 4.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mangolicious swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Zambia
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Zambia. The nearest is Orange Jewel (DEA115) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Orange Jewel swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Zambia
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Zambia (0963), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Zambia without repainting risk. See the full Zambia swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Zambia
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Zambia is Zambia (0963). 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 43 vs 44). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Zambia and you'll get the same color. See the full Zambia swatch →