Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Energetic Orange |
| SKU | SW 6880 |
| Hex | #D85739 |
| RGB | 216, 87, 57 |
| HSL | 11°, 67%, 54% |
| LRV | 22 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| 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 by brand
10 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
Hirshfield's
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Energetic Orange
At Glidden, the closest color to Energetic Orange is Skyrocket Red (30YR 20/595) — very close at ΔE 3.49, 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 Skyrocket Red 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Energetic Orange
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Energetic Orange. The nearest is Knock-Out Orange (HGSW 1093) at ΔE 4.02 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Knock-Out Orange 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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Energetic Orange
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Energetic Orange. The nearest is Clementine (H0014) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Clementine swatch →