Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Torchlight |
| SKU | SW 6374 |
| Hex | #E5AE6B |
| RGB | 229, 174, 107 |
| HSL | 33°, 70%, 66% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Sherwin-Williams Torchlight
Torchlight sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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.
Torchlight 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
16 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
Rodda
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Torchlight 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 #E5AE6B in HSL space. Pair Torchlight 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 Torchlight Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Torchlight 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 6374 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Torchlight
The closest Behr equivalent of Torchlight is Lamplit (MQ4-11). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). If Behr is your counter, order Lamplit and you'll get the same color. See the full Lamplit swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Torchlight
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Eye of the Tiger (188), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Torchlight without repainting risk. See the full Eye of the Tiger swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Torchlight
The closest Valspar equivalent of Torchlight is Montana Wheat Field (V051-3). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46.6 vs 48). If Valspar is your counter, order Montana Wheat Field and you'll get the same color. See the full Montana Wheat Field swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Torchlight
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Torchlight is Lion's Mane (PPG1207-5) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lion's Mane swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Torchlight
Glidden's nearest match is Wood Thrush Gold (10YY 45/419), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Torchlight without repainting risk. See the full Wood Thrush Gold swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Torchlight
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Torchlight is Sundancer (215-4DB). At ΔE 0.35 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Sundancer and you'll get the same color. See the full Sundancer swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Torchlight
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Anjou Pear (HGSW 2144), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Torchlight without repainting risk. See the full Anjou Pear swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Torchlight
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Torchlight is Yucatan (DE5269) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yucatan swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Torchlight
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Torchlight. The nearest is Cottage Feel (JG-40) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cottage Feel swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Torchlight
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Orangery (NO. 70), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Torchlight without repainting risk. See the full Orangery swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Torchlight
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Torchlight. The nearest is Lemon Poppy (0927) at ΔE 4.23 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lemon Poppy swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Torchlight
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Torchlight. The nearest is Lemon Poppy (0927) at ΔE 4.32 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lemon Poppy swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Torchlight
Rodda has no exact twin of Torchlight. The nearest is Ochre (CA126) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ochre swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Torchlight
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Torchlight is Amontillado (C2-589) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amontillado swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Torchlight
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Torchlight is Arles (ARLES) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Torchlight
Kompozit has no exact twin of Torchlight. The nearest is Lemon Poppy (0927) at ΔE 4.32 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lemon Poppy swatch →