Joyful Orange P240-7 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FF7C1E, LRV 41 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Orange you Happy? from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FF7C1E · P240-7
Joyful Orange
41%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Joyful Orange Technical Profile
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Joyful Orange in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Joyful Orange in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrJoyful Orange
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sOrange you Happy?
Orange you Happy?
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pastel Orange
RAL
Nearly identical
Orange Burst
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Orange you Happy?
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bright Mango
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Outback Orange
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Navel
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pumpkin Patch
PPG
Very similar
Fresh Persimmons
Valspar
Visible difference
Liger
Kilz
Visible difference
Create .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Joyful Orange
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Joyful Orange
#FF7C1E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D6CC5C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Joyful Orange
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Joyful Orange Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Joyful Orange.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Joyful Orange — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Joyful Orange have?
Joyful Orange 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 Joyful Orange in your own space before committing.
What colors match Joyful Orange from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Joyful Orange are Orange you Happy? by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Pastel Orange by RAL (a near-identical match), Orange Burst by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Joyful Orange'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 Joyful Orange?
Joyful Orange has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.0, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Joyful Orange's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.