Kumquat 230B-7 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FE550D, 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.
Ref. #FE550D · 230B-7
Kumquat
33%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Kumquat Technical Profile
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Kumquat in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Kumquat in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrKumquat
Very similar
RALBright Red Orange
Bright Red Orange
RAL
Very similar
Exhuberant Orange
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Rumba Orange
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Starfish
Vista Paint
Very similar
Starfish
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Island Orange
Valspar
Visible difference
Troublemaker
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Fresh Tangerines
PPG
Visible difference
Knockout Orange
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Hyperactive
Kilz
Visible difference
Charlotte's Locks
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Kumquat
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Kumquat.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Kumquat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Kumquat have?
Kumquat 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 Kumquat in your own space before committing.
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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Kumquat's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.