Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Daredevil |
| SKU | SW 6882 |
| Hex | #D34C2A |
| RGB | 211, 76, 42 |
| HSL | 12°, 67%, 50% |
| LRV | 19 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Sherwin-Williams Daredevil
With an LRV of 19, Daredevil 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.
Daredevil 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.
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
Behr
Valspar
Farrow & Ball
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Daredevil within Sherwin-Williams'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 #D34C2A in HSL space. Pair Daredevil 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.
Sherwin-Williams Daredevil Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Daredevil 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 6882 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Daredevil
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Daredevil is Bonfire Flame (DEA109) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 19) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bonfire Flame swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Daredevil
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Daredevil is Tomato Red (2010-10) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 17 vs 19) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tomato Red swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Daredevil
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Daredevil is Cinnamon Stone (PPG1193-7) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 19) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cinnamon Stone swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Daredevil
Behr has no exact twin of Daredevil. The nearest is Pumpkin Patch (S-H-250) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 17 vs 19). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pumpkin Patch swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Daredevil
Valspar has no exact twin of Daredevil. The nearest is Scarlet Sun (1011-1) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17.8 vs 19). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Scarlet Sun swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Daredevil
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Daredevil. The nearest is Charlotte's Locks (NO. 268) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 19). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charlotte's Locks swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Daredevil
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Daredevil — the nearest deck color, Gingham Pink (106-6DB), is clearly different (ΔE 6.04). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6882 instead. See the full Gingham Pink swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Daredevil
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Daredevil — the nearest deck color, Endless Possibilities (1081), is clearly different (ΔE 6.29). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6882 instead. See the full Endless Possibilities swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Daredevil
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Daredevil — the nearest deck color, Endless Possibilities (1081), is clearly different (ΔE 7.41). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6882 instead. See the full Endless Possibilities swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Daredevil
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Daredevil — the nearest deck color, Winterberry (BD62), is clearly different (ΔE 7.7). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6882 instead. See the full Winterberry swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Daredevil
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Daredevil — the nearest deck color, Sriracha (PNT100-DP-29), is clearly different (ΔE 9.99). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6882 instead. See the full Sriracha swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Daredevil
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Daredevil — the nearest deck color, Vine Ripened Tomato (JG-25), is clearly different (ΔE 12.56). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6882 instead. See the full Vine Ripened Tomato swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Daredevil
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Daredevil — the nearest deck color, Bahaus (BD-BH), is clearly different (ΔE 14.44). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6882 instead. See the full Bahaus swatch →