Off-the-Leash Orange
V011-2 · #FF9D45 · LRV 46 — warm red-orange tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Determined Orange22
- 2Caramelized35
- 3Off-the-Leash Orange46
- 4Beehive51
- 5Colonial Yellow59
What Color Is Off-the-Leash Orange, Really?
Off-the-Leash Orange reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Valspar V011-2 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Off-the-Leash Orange
Off-the-Leash 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.
How Lighting Changes Off-the-Leash Orange
Off-the-Leash Orange sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.
Most complaints about Off-the-Leash Orange are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Valspar V011-2 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Osage OrangeSW 6890 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.4 | 45 | Color page → |
| Behr | Exotic BlossomP240-6 · Behr | 0.7 | 45 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Fruity Cocktail147 · Benjamin Moore | 1.2 | 45 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Fall LeafPPG1197-6 · PPG / Glidden | 3.3 | 43 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Carotene97YR 44/642 · Glidden | 3.2 | 44 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Marigold Glow111-6DB · Dutch Boy | 1.5 | 44 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Off-the-Leash Orange within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #FF9D45 in HSL space. Pair Off-the-Leash Orange with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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