Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Inventive Orange |
| SKU | SW 6633 |
| Hex | #E89D6F |
| RGB | 232, 157, 111 |
| HSL | 23°, 72%, 67% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Sherwin-Williams Inventive Orange
Inventive Orange sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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.
Inventive Orange 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 by brand
11 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Inventive 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 #E89D6F in HSL space. Pair Inventive 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 Inventive Orange Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Inventive 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 6633 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Inventive Orange
Behr's nearest match is Caramel Sundae (280D-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Inventive Orange without repainting risk. See the full Caramel Sundae swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Inventive Orange
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Inventive Orange. The nearest is Soft Pumpkin (2166-40) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Soft Pumpkin swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Inventive Orange
Valspar has no exact twin of Inventive Orange. The nearest is Copper Canyon (P008) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.5 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Copper Canyon swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Inventive Orange
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Inventive Orange is Orange Clay (PPG1200-4) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orange Clay swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Inventive Orange
At Glidden, the closest color to Inventive Orange is Ripe Apricot (60YR 40/423) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ripe Apricot swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Inventive Orange
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Inventive Orange is Pretty Papaya (107-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pretty Papaya swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Inventive Orange
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Inventive Orange is Pecan Veneer (DE5207) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pecan Veneer swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Inventive Orange
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Inventive Orange. The nearest is Trumpet Flower (1037) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Trumpet Flower swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Inventive Orange
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Inventive Orange. The nearest is Trumpet Flower (1037) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Trumpet Flower swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Inventive Orange
Kompozit has no exact twin of Inventive Orange. The nearest is Trumpet Flower (1037) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Trumpet Flower swatch →