Ansonia HC-52 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E8B489, LRV 52 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rusty Orange from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E8B489 · HC-52
Ansonia
52%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Ansonia Technical Profile
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Ansonia in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ansonia in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreAnsonia
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsRusty Orange
Rusty Orange
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Desert Vista
Kilz
Nearly identical
Coral Spice
PPG
Nearly identical
Melón Meloso
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Orange Taffy
Valspar
Very similar
Nice Nectarine
Dutch Boy
Very similar
November Leaf
Vista Paint
Very similar
Fresh Praline
Behr
Very similar
Bread Pudding
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ansonia
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ansonia
#E8B489
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C2BE70
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Ansonia
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ansonia 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Ansonia.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ansonia — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ansonia have?
Ansonia by Benjamin Moore 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 Ansonia in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ansonia from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ansonia are Rusty Orange by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Desert Vista by Kilz (a near-identical match), Coral Spice by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ansonia'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 Ansonia?
Ansonia has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ansonia's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.