Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Mandarin |
| SKU | SW 6891 |
| Hex | #F08D2E |
| RGB | 240, 141, 46 |
| HSL | 29°, 87%, 56% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Sherwin-Williams Mandarin
Mandarin sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.
Mandarin 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
PPG / Glidden
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Mandarin 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 #F08D2E in HSL space. Pair Mandarin 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 Mandarin Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mandarin 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 6891 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mandarin
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Mandarin is Citrus Kissed (110-6DB). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Citrus Kissed and you'll get the same color. See the full Citrus Kissed swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mandarin
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Dynamo (PPG17-22), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mandarin without repainting risk. See the full Dynamo swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mandarin
At Behr, the closest color to Mandarin is Amber Glow (280B-6) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amber Glow swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mandarin
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Mandarin is Instant Orange (DEA114) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Instant Orange swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mandarin
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Mandarin. The nearest is Fruit Punch (140) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fruit Punch swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mandarin
Valspar has no exact twin of Mandarin. The nearest is Pencil Me In (V014-3) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37.6 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pencil Me In swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mandarin
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Mandarin. The nearest is Cheddar Cheese (0977) at ΔE 4.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cheddar Cheese swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mandarin
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Mandarin — the nearest deck color, Cheddar Cheese (0977), is clearly different (ΔE 5.03). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6891 instead. See the full Cheddar Cheese swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mandarin
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Mandarin — the nearest deck color, Live Wire (C2-574), is clearly different (ΔE 7.6). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6891 instead. See the full Live Wire swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mandarin
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Mandarin — the nearest deck color, India Yellow (NO. 66), is clearly different (ΔE 12.05). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6891 instead. See the full India Yellow swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Mandarin
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Mandarin — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 14.48). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6891 instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Mandarin
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Mandarin — the nearest deck color, Cottage Feel (JG-40), is clearly different (ΔE 14.72). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6891 instead. See the full Cottage Feel swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Mandarin
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Mandarin — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 21.05). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6891 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →