Oriole 2169-30 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E27852, estimated LRV 30 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Clay from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #E27852 · 2169-30
Oriole
30%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Oriole Technical Profile
HEX Code#E27852
RGB226, 120, 82
Estimated LRV30.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Oriole
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Oriole
#E27852
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C5B06D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Oriole
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Oriole 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
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Oriole — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Oriole have?
Oriole by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Oriole from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Oriole are Clay by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Mai Tai by Behr (a close digital match), Clay Pot by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Oriole'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 Oriole?
Oriole has a estimated lightness value of 30.2, 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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