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Ref. #FC8C3D · 2015-30

Calypso Orange

37%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Calypso Orange 2015-30 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FC8C3D, LRV 37 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bright Mango from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Calypso Orange Technical Profile

HEX Code#FC8C3D
RGB252, 140, 61
LRV37.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Calypso Orange in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Calypso Orange in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreCalypso Orange
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBright Mango

Bright Mango

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Autumn Orange

Behr

Nearly identical

Fresh Persimmons

Valspar

Very similar

Desert Orange

PPG

Very similar

Cheddar Cheese

Vista Paint

Very similar

Cheddar Cheese

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Sweet Cantaloupe

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Liger

Kilz

Very similar

Navel

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Create .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

Deep Orange

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Calypso Orange

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Calypso Orange

#FC8C3D

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#D4CA5E

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Calypso Orange

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Calypso Orange

Complement

Perfect Sky

Calypso Orange Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Frosted Toffee

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Aged Bronze

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Iris

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Bottle of Bordaux

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

November Rain

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Geddy Verdigris

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Calypso Orange.

Fruit Punch

Benjamin Moore · 140

#F68D41

Carrot Stick

Benjamin Moore · 2016-30

#FD9638

Tangerine Melt

Benjamin Moore · 091

#F88446

New Dawn

Benjamin Moore · 133

#F89648

Tangy Orange

Benjamin Moore · 2014-30

#F87A47

Fruity Cocktail

Benjamin Moore · 147

#FA9E49

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Birdseye Maple

Sherwin-Williams · 2834

#E4C495

Sicilian Villa

Dunn-Edwards · DE5241

#FCC792

Antique White

Valspar · 7002-20

#EFE8DA

Pebble Bluff

Vista Paint · OW136

#F4EDDF

Castle Ridge

Behr · PWN-41

#EADEC7

Sweet Marzipan

Behr · ICC-51

#ECD5AA

Calypso Orange — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Calypso Orange have?
Calypso Orange 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 Calypso Orange in your own space before committing.
What colors match Calypso Orange from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Calypso Orange are Bright Mango by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Autumn Orange by Behr (a near-identical match), Exotic Blossom by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Calypso 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 Calypso Orange?
Calypso Orange has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.0, 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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