Sweet Mandarin S-G-220 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DE3616, estimated LRV 22 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tawny Day Lily from Benjamin Moore (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #DE3616 · S-G-220
Sweet Mandarin
22%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sweet Mandarin Technical Profile
HEX Code#DE3616
RGB222, 54, 22
Estimated LRV22.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Sweet Mandarin
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Mandarin
#DE3616
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C8A45F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Mandarin
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Mandarin 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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Sweet Mandarin — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Mandarin have?
Sweet Mandarin by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red 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 Sweet Mandarin from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Mandarin are Tawny Day Lily by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Tomato Red by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Orange by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Sweet Mandarin'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 Sweet Mandarin?
Sweet Mandarin has a estimated lightness value of 22.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Sweet Mandarin's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.