Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Robust Orange |
| SKU | SW 6628 |
| Hex | #C4633E |
| RGB | 196, 99, 62 |
| HSL | 17°, 53%, 51% |
| LRV | 21 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Sherwin-Williams Robust Orange
With an LRV of 21, Robust 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.
Robust 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
15 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Robust 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 #C4633E in HSL space. Pair Robust 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 Robust Orange Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Robust 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 6628 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Robust Orange
The closest Behr equivalent of Robust Orange is Chivalry Copper (240D-6). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). If Behr is your counter, order Chivalry Copper and you'll get the same color. See the full Chivalry Copper swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Robust Orange
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Robust Orange is Fall Harvest (2168-10) — very close at ΔE 2.57, 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 Fall Harvest swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Robust Orange
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Robust Orange is Tabasco (PPG1192-7) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tabasco swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Robust Orange
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Robust Orange is Lava Flow (209-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.57, 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 Lava Flow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Robust Orange
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Robust Orange is Robust Orange (HGSW 1103). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Robust Orange and you'll get the same color. See the full Robust Orange swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Robust Orange
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Clay Pot (DE5174), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Robust Orange without repainting risk. See the full Clay Pot swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Robust Orange
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Robust Orange. The nearest is Work Worn Wood (JG-35) at ΔE 4.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Work Worn Wood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Robust Orange
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Robust Orange is Charlotte's Locks (NO. 268) — very close at ΔE 3.06, 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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Robust Orange
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Robust Orange. The nearest is Casa De Oro (1026) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Casa De Oro swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Robust Orange
Clare has no exact twin of Robust Orange. The nearest is Fire Sign (PNT100-DP-74) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fire Sign swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Robust Orange
Kompozit has no exact twin of Robust Orange. The nearest is Casa De Oro (1026) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Casa De Oro swatch →