Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Obstinate Orange |
| SKU | SW 6884 |
| Hex | #D7552A |
| RGB | 215, 85, 42 |
| HSL | 15°, 68%, 50% |
| LRV | 21 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Sherwin-Williams Obstinate Orange
With an LRV of 21, Obstinate 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.
Obstinate 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
9 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Obstinate 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 #D7552A in HSL space. Pair Obstinate 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 Obstinate Orange Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Obstinate 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 6884 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Obstinate Orange
Behr has no exact twin of Obstinate Orange. The nearest is Mod Orange (HDC-MD-10G) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mod Orange swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Obstinate Orange
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Obstinate Orange is Racing Orange (2169-10) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Racing Orange swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Obstinate Orange
At Valspar, the closest color to Obstinate Orange is Autumn Blaze (2002-1A) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 24.2 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Autumn Blaze swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Obstinate Orange
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Obstinate Orange — the nearest deck color, Cinnamon Stone (PPG1193-7), is clearly different (ΔE 5). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6884 instead. See the full Cinnamon Stone swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Obstinate Orange
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Obstinate Orange is Troublemaker (109-7DB) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Troublemaker swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Obstinate Orange
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Untamed Orange (DEA110), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Obstinate Orange without repainting risk. See the full Untamed Orange swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Obstinate Orange
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Obstinate Orange is Charlotte's Locks (NO. 268) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) 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 →