Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Daredevil |
| SKU | SW 6882 |
| Hex | #D34C2A |
| RGB | 211, 76, 42 |
| HSL | 12°, 67%, 50% |
| LRV | 19 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| 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 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.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Daredevil
At Glidden, the closest color to Daredevil is Cinnamon Stone (PPG1193-7) — very close at ΔE 3.14, 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Daredevil
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Daredevil is Optimistic Orange (HGSW 1111) — very close at ΔE 3.44, 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 Optimistic Orange swatch →
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 →
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 →