Sweet Mandarin S-G-220 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DE3616, 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.
Ref. #DE3616 · S-G-220
Sweet Mandarin
22%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sweet Mandarin Technical Profile
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Sweet Mandarin in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet Mandarin in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSweet Mandarin
Very similar
Benjamin MooreTawny Day Lily
Tawny Day Lily
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Signal Orange
RAL
Very similar
Boing!
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bonfire Flame
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Obstinate Orange
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Steelhead Redd
Valspar
Visible difference
Cinnamon Stone
PPG
Visible difference
Orange
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Endless Possibilities
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Charlotte's Locks
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dynamite
Kilz
Visible difference
Petal .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Mandarin
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Sweet Mandarin.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sweet Mandarin in your own space before committing.
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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Sweet Mandarin's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.