Sweet Orange 2017-40 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FFC470, LRV 59 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Peach Tea from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFC470 · 2017-40
Sweet Orange
59%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sweet Orange Technical Profile
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Sweet Orange in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet 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 MooreSweet Orange
Nearly identical
ValsparPeach Tea
Peach Tea
Valspar
Nearly identical
Honey Locust
Behr
Nearly identical
Citrus Punch
PPG
Nearly identical
Sweet Honeycomb
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Gold's Great Touch
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
California Peach
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Halo Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Gold’s Great Touch
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sunrise
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Orange
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Orange
#FFC470
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CCD65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Orange
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet 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 Sweet 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.
Sweet Orange — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Orange have?
Sweet 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 Sweet Orange in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Orange from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Orange are Peach Tea by Valspar (a near-identical match), Honey Locust by Behr (a near-identical match), Citrus Punch by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sweet 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 Sweet Orange?
Sweet Orange has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.9, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sweet Orange's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.