Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Daring |
| SKU | SW 6879 |
| Hex | #DF644E |
| RGB | 223, 100, 78 |
| HSL | 9°, 69%, 59% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Sherwin-Williams Daring
Daring sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Daring 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 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.
Dutch Boy
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Behr
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
C2 Paint
Diamond Vogel
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Kompozit
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Daring 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 #DF644E in HSL space. Pair Daring 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 Daring Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Daring 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 6879 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Daring
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Daring is Coraled Begonia (106-5DB). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Coraled Begonia and you'll get the same color. See the full Coraled Begonia swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Daring
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Daring is Soft Glow (014). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Soft Glow and you'll get the same color. See the full Soft Glow swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Daring
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Candy Corn (PPG17-16), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Daring without repainting risk. See the full Candy Corn swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Daring
At Behr, the closest color to Daring is Red Wire (T12-7) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Red Wire swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Daring
At Valspar, the closest color to Daring is Autumn Enchantment (2001-1A) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.4 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Autumn Enchantment swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Daring
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Daring. The nearest is Fiery Coral (DET426) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fiery Coral swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Daring
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Daring. The nearest is Cockscomb (BD54) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cockscomb swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Daring
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Daring. The nearest is Starfish (1047) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Starfish swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Daring
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Daring. The nearest is Charlotte's Locks (NO. 268) at ΔE 4.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charlotte's Locks swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Daring
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Daring — the nearest deck color, Fire Sign (PNT100-DP-74), is clearly different (ΔE 5.57). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6879 instead. See the full Fire Sign swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Daring
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Daring — the nearest deck color, Childhood Crush (1088), is clearly different (ΔE 6.15). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6879 instead. See the full Childhood Crush swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Daring
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Daring — the nearest deck color, Work Worn Wood (JG-35), is clearly different (ΔE 9.69). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6879 instead. See the full Work Worn Wood swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Daring
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Daring — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 23.19). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6879 instead. See the full Anita swatch →