Monarch Orange PPH-23 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #EFA06B, estimated LRV 45 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Prairie Sun from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #EFA06B · PPH-23
Monarch Orange
45%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Monarch Orange Technical Profile
HEX Code#EFA06B
RGB239, 160, 107
Estimated LRV44.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Monarch Orange
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Monarch Orange
#EFA06B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CAC168
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Monarch Orange
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Monarch 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 Monarch Orange.
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Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Monarch Orange — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Monarch Orange have?
Monarch Orange 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 Monarch Orange from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Monarch Orange are Prairie Sun by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Orange Nut by Valspar (a close digital match), Inventive Orange by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Monarch 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 Monarch Orange?
Monarch Orange has a estimated lightness value of 44.6, 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 Monarch Orange's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.