Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Kumquat |
| SKU | SW 6648 |
| Hex | #E89A61 |
| RGB | 232, 154, 97 |
| HSL | 25°, 75%, 65% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Sherwin-Williams Kumquat
Kumquat sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, 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.
Kumquat 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.
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
Dutch Boy
PPG / Glidden
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Kumquat 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 #E89A61 in HSL space. Pair Kumquat 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 Kumquat Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Kumquat 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 6648 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Kumquat
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Kumquat is Yams (DE5200) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yams swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Kumquat
At Behr, the closest color to Kumquat is Caramel Sundae (280D-4) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caramel Sundae swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Kumquat
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Kumquat is Japonica (0983) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Japonica swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Kumquat
At Valspar, the closest color to Kumquat is Toffee Cream (3001-3B) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38.5 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Toffee Cream swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Kumquat
At Kompozit, the closest color to Kumquat is Japonica (0983) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Japonica swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Kumquat
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Kumquat is Sweet Cantaloupe (108-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweet Cantaloupe swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Kumquat
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Kumquat is Grand Canyon (118) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grand Canyon swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Kumquat
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Kumquat is Carmelized Orange (PPG1197-7) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carmelized Orange swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Kumquat
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Kumquat — the nearest deck color, Delicata (C2-558), is clearly different (ΔE 5.84). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6648 instead. See the full Delicata swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Kumquat
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Kumquat — the nearest deck color, Naperon (NO. 315), is clearly different (ΔE 8.41). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6648 instead. See the full Naperon swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Kumquat
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Kumquat — the nearest deck color, Cottage Feel (JG-40), is clearly different (ΔE 11.44). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6648 instead. See the full Cottage Feel swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Kumquat
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Kumquat — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 11.55). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6648 instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Kumquat
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Kumquat — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 14.98). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6648 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →