Toucan P230-6 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F8843D, LRV 41 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tangerine Melt from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F8843D · P230-6
Toucan
41%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Toucan Technical Profile
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Toucan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Toucan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrToucan
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreTangerine Melt
Tangerine Melt
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cheddar Cheese
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cheddar Cheese
Vista Paint
Very similar
Valley of Fire
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Fresh Persimmons
Valspar
Very similar
Orange Crème
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Desert Orange
PPG
Very similar
Liger
Kilz
Very similar
Deep Orange
RAL
Very similar
Navel
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Create .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Toucan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Toucan
#F8843D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D2C460
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Toucan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Toucan 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 Toucan.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Toucan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Toucan have?
Toucan 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 Toucan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Toucan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Toucan are Tangerine Melt by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Cheddar Cheese by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Cheddar Cheese by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Toucan'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 Toucan?
Toucan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.0, 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 Toucan's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.