Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Rhumba Orange |
| SKU | SW 6642 |
| Hex | #CB7841 |
| RGB | 203, 120, 65 |
| HSL | 24°, 57%, 53% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Sherwin-Williams Rhumba Orange
Rhumba Orange sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Rhumba 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
14 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
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Rhumba 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 #CB7841 in HSL space. Pair Rhumba 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 Rhumba Orange Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rhumba 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 6642 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Rhumba Orange
Behr has no exact twin of Rhumba Orange. The nearest is Golden Pumpkin (M240-7) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Golden Pumpkin swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rhumba Orange
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Bronze Tone (2166-30), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rhumba Orange without repainting risk. See the full Bronze Tone swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rhumba Orange
Valspar has no exact twin of Rhumba Orange. The nearest is Clove Bud (2004-5B) at ΔE 4.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.2 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Clove Bud swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rhumba Orange
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Tiger Tail (PPG1198-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rhumba Orange without repainting risk. See the full Tiger Tail swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rhumba Orange
Glidden's nearest match is Tiger Tail (PPG1198-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rhumba Orange without repainting risk. See the full Tiger Tail swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rhumba Orange
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Rhumba Orange is Chili Powder (209-5DB). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Chili Powder and you'll get the same color. See the full Chili Powder swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rhumba Orange
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Rhumba Orange is Copper Playa (HGSW 1122). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Copper Playa and you'll get the same color. See the full Copper Playa swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rhumba Orange
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Rhumba Orange. The nearest is Sedona at Sunset (DE5272) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sedona at Sunset swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rhumba Orange
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Rhumba Orange. The nearest is Casa De Oro (1026) at ΔE 4.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Casa De Oro swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rhumba Orange
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Rhumba Orange is Pumpkin (H0016) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pumpkin swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rhumba Orange
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Rhumba Orange. The nearest is Chutney (C2-588) at ΔE 4.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chutney swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Rhumba Orange
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Rhumba Orange. The nearest is Barcelona Orange (BARCELONA ORANGE) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Barcelona Orange swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Rhumba Orange
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Rhumba Orange is Terracotta (398640) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Terracotta swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rhumba Orange
Kompozit has no exact twin of Rhumba Orange. The nearest is Jack-O-Lantern (1038) at ΔE 4.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jack-O-Lantern swatch →