Creamy Orange 2166-50 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F2C6A1, LRV 59 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Avid Apricot from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F2C6A1 · 2166-50
Creamy Orange
59%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Creamy Orange Technical Profile
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Creamy Orange in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Creamy 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 MooreCreamy Orange
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsAvid Apricot
Avid Apricot
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Peach Sangria
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Something Sweet
Kilz
Nearly identical
Mango Tango
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mango Tango
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sheer Apricot
Behr
Nearly identical
Apricot
PPG
Nearly identical
Allspice
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Peanut
Valspar
Very similar
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Creamy Orange
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Creamy Orange
#F2C6A1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C7C36B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Creamy Orange
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Creamy Orange 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 Creamy Orange.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Creamy Orange — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Creamy Orange have?
Creamy 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 Creamy Orange in your own space before committing.
What colors match Creamy Orange from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Creamy Orange are Avid Apricot by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Peach Sangria by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Something Sweet by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Creamy 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 Creamy Orange?
Creamy Orange has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Creamy Orange's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.