Startling Orange 2016-10 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F57D1C, estimated LRV 34 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Orange you Happy? from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #F57D1C · 2016-10
Startling Orange
34%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Startling Orange Technical Profile
HEX Code#F57D1C
RGB245, 125, 28
Estimated LRV34.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Startling Orange
#F57D1C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
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Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Startling Orange
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Startling 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
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Startling Orange — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Startling Orange have?
Startling Orange 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 Startling Orange from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Startling Orange are Orange you Happy? by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Orange you Happy? by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Deep Orange by RAL (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Startling 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 Startling Orange?
Startling Orange has a estimated lightness value of 34.2, 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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