Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Energetic Orange |
| SKU | SW 6880 |
| Hex | #D85739 |
| RGB | 216, 87, 57 |
| HSL | 11°, 67%, 54% |
| LRV | 22 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Sherwin-Williams Energetic Orange
With an LRV of 22, Energetic Orange 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.
Energetic Orange 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.
Behr
Farrow & Ball
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Dutch Boy
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Clare
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Energetic Orange 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 #D85739 in HSL space. Pair Energetic Orange 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 Energetic Orange Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Energetic Orange 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 6880 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Energetic Orange
The closest Behr equivalent of Energetic Orange is Mod Orange (HDC-MD-10G). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). If Behr is your counter, order Mod Orange and you'll get the same color. See the full Mod Orange swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Energetic Orange
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Energetic Orange is Charlotte's Locks (NO. 268) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Charlotte's Locks swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Energetic Orange
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Energetic Orange is Untamed Orange (DEA110) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Untamed Orange swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Energetic Orange
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Energetic Orange is Piñata (007) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 20 vs 22) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Piñata swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Energetic Orange
Valspar has no exact twin of Energetic Orange. The nearest is Autumn Blaze (2002-1A) at ΔE 4.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 24.2 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Autumn Blaze swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Energetic Orange
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Energetic Orange. The nearest is Gingham Pink (106-6DB) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 20 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gingham Pink swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Energetic Orange
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Energetic Orange — the nearest deck color, Wet Coral (PPG1189-6), is clearly different (ΔE 5.39). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6880 instead. See the full Wet Coral swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Energetic Orange
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Energetic Orange — the nearest deck color, Endless Possibilities (1081), is clearly different (ΔE 5.7). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6880 instead. See the full Endless Possibilities swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Energetic Orange
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Energetic Orange — the nearest deck color, Fire Sign (PNT100-DP-74), is clearly different (ΔE 5.97). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6880 instead. See the full Fire Sign swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Energetic Orange
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Energetic Orange — the nearest deck color, Casa De Oro (1026), is clearly different (ΔE 6.73). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6880 instead. See the full Casa De Oro swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Energetic Orange
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Energetic Orange — the nearest deck color, Field Clay (BD56), is clearly different (ΔE 8.15). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6880 instead. See the full Field Clay swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Energetic Orange
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Energetic Orange — the nearest deck color, Work Worn Wood (JG-35), is clearly different (ΔE 9.07). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6880 instead. See the full Work Worn Wood swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Energetic Orange
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Energetic Orange — the nearest deck color, Bahaus (BD-BH), is clearly different (ΔE 16.17). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6880 instead. See the full Bahaus swatch →