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Ref. #C45333 · 2170-10

Fireball Orange

18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Fireball Orange 2170-10 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C45333, LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spicy Tomato from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Fireball Orange Technical Profile

HEX Code#C45333
RGB196, 83, 51
LRV18.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Fireball Orange in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Fireball 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 MooreFireball Orange
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSpicy Tomato

Spicy Tomato

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Koi

Behr

Nearly identical

Raucous Orange

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Jack O' Lantern

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Cinnamon Stone

PPG

Very similar

Pearl Orange

RAL

Very similar

Best of the Bunch

Vista Paint

Very similar

Vivid Orange

Valspar

Very similar

Best of the Bunch

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Scorching Hot

Kilz

Visible difference

Charlotte's Locks

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Petal .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Fireball Orange

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Fireball Orange

#C45333

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#BAA570

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Fireball Orange

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Fireball Orange

Complement

Sticky Note Blue

Fireball Orange Room Palettes

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

Walls

Frosted Toffee

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Tamarind

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Iris

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Summer Plum

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Fog Mist

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Green Gables

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Ravishing Red

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Cornwallis Red

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Tropical Orange

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#CC5F3E

Claret Rose

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More red colors from other brands

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

Soft Lace

Behr · W-B-110

#F8F1EF

Red Red Rose

PPG · 90RR 18/450

#C75361

Jay's New Toy

Vista Paint · K-704

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Gabriel’s Gift

Vista Paint · 8062

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Oriental Red

Kilz · LA120-02

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Salmon Pink

RAL · 3022

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Fireball Orange — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Fireball Orange have?
Fireball Orange by Benjamin Moore 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 Fireball Orange in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fireball Orange from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fireball Orange are Spicy Tomato by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Koi by Behr (a near-identical match), Raucous Orange by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fireball 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 Fireball Orange?
Fireball Orange has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.2, 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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