Acapulco Sun by Behr paint color
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Ref. #F3732C · P230-7

Acapulco Sun

36%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Acapulco Sun P230-7 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F3732C, LRV 36 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Light My Fire from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Acapulco Sun Technical Profile

HEX Code#F3732C
RGB243, 115, 44
LRV36.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr

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Acapulco Sun in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Acapulco Sun in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrAcapulco Sun
Nearly identical
Vista PaintLight My Fire

Light My Fire

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Electric Orange

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Lava Lamp

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Pumpkin Patch

PPG

Very similar

Invigorate

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Bird of Paradise

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Autumn Gala

Valspar

Very similar

Pastel Orange

RAL

Very similar

Hyperactive

Kilz

Very similar

Tangerine Dream

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Acapulco Sun

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Acapulco Sun

#F3732C

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#D0C062

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Acapulco Sun

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Acapulco Sun

Complement

Royal Peacock

Acapulco Sun Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Baked Biscotti

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Marrakech Brown

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Spiced Potpourri

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Hint of Mauve

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Taos Turquoise

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Acapulco Sun.

Bird Of Paradise

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Poppy Glow

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Construction Zone

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Tart Orange

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Orange Zest

Behr · 240B-6

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Mandarin

Behr · P210-6

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More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Mac N Cheese

Hirshfield's · 0954

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Brass Rail

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#D6B053

Cinnamon Frost

PPG · 1081-4

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Sun Rays

PPG · 29YY 66/537

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Lychee

Benjamin Moore · AF-40

#F6EDDD

Sausalito

PPG · 1209-2

#F4E5C5

Acapulco Sun — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Acapulco Sun have?
Acapulco Sun by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Acapulco Sun in your own space before committing.
What colors match Acapulco Sun from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Acapulco Sun are Light My Fire by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Bright Bittersweet by Vista Paint (a very close match), Electric Orange by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Acapulco Sun's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Acapulco Sun?
Acapulco Sun has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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