Tangerine Melt 091 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F88446, LRV 37 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blaze Orange from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F88446 · 091
Tangerine Melt
37%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tangerine Melt Technical Profile
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Tangerine Melt in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tangerine Melt in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreTangerine Melt
Nearly identical
BehrBlaze Orange
Blaze Orange
Behr
Nearly identical
Tangerine Dream
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Boredom Buster
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Orange Crème
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Boredom Buster
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Carrot Cake
Valspar
Very similar
Orange Poppy
PPG
Very similar
Hyperactive
Kilz
Very similar
Pastel Orange
RAL
Visible difference
Invigorate
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Create .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tangerine Melt
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tangerine Melt
#F88446
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D2C160
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Tangerine Melt
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tangerine Melt 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 Tangerine Melt.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tangerine Melt — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tangerine Melt have?
Tangerine Melt 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 Tangerine Melt in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tangerine Melt from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tangerine Melt are Blaze Orange by Behr (a near-identical match), Tangerine Dream by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Boredom Buster by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tangerine Melt'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 Tangerine Melt?
Tangerine Melt has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.9, 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
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 Tangerine Melt's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.