Intense Peach 081 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F9AD8A, LRV 50 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is October Haze from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F9AD8A · 081
Intense Peach
50%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Intense Peach Technical Profile
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Intense Peach in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Intense Peach in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreIntense Peach
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsOctober Haze
October Haze
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Christmas Cactus Coral
PPG
Nearly identical
Coral Gold
Behr
Nearly identical
Ripe Melon
Valspar
Very similar
Tint of Melon
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Apricot Spring
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Shooting Star
Vista Paint
Very similar
Orange Crush
Kilz
Very similar
Stone Fruit
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Intense Peach
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Intense Peach
#F9AD8A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D0BC62
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Intense Peach
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Intense Peach 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 Intense Peach.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Intense Peach — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Intense Peach have?
Intense Peach 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 Intense Peach in your own space before committing.
What colors match Intense Peach from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Intense Peach are October Haze by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Christmas Cactus Coral by PPG (a near-identical match), Coral Gold by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Intense Peach'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 Intense Peach?
Intense Peach has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.8, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Intense Peach's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.