Kumquat 230B-7 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FE550D, estimated LRV 33 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bright Red Orange from RAL (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #FE550D · 230B-7
Kumquat
33%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Kumquat Technical Profile
HEX Code#FE550D
RGB254, 85, 13
Estimated LRV33.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Kumquat
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Kumquat
#FE550D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D6BD5C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Kumquat
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Kumquat 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
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Kumquat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Kumquat have?
Kumquat by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Kumquat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Kumquat are Bright Red Orange by RAL (a very close match), Exhuberant Orange by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Rumba Orange by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Kumquat'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 Kumquat?
Kumquat has a estimated lightness value of 33.0, 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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Why Kumquat's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.