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Ref. #FF8D28 · DEA114

Instant Orange

41%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Instant Orange DEA114 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FF8D28, LRV 41 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hawaiian Passion from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Instant Orange Technical Profile

HEX Code#FF8D28
RGB255, 141, 40
LRV40.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Instant Orange in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Instant Orange in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsInstant Orange
Nearly identical
BehrHawaiian Passion

Hawaiian Passion

Behr

Nearly identical

Citrus Orange

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Create .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

Glorious Sunset

Vista Paint

Very similar

Orange Fruit

Valspar

Very similar

Citrus Kissed

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Jack O Lantern

PPG

Very similar

Carnival

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Bittersweet Orange

Kilz

Very similar

Au Gratin

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Deep Orange

RAL

Visible difference

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Colors That Work With Instant Orange

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Instant Orange

#FF8D28

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#D6D25C

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Instant Orange

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Instant Orange

Complement

Brilliant Blue

Instant Orange Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Shady

Trim

White Crest

Accent

Essential Brown

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Soft Lilac

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Mahogany Cherry

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Fleur De Sel

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Deep Lagoon

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Instant Orange.

Bright Mango

Dunn-Edwards · DE5195

#FF8830

Energy Orange

Dunn-Edwards · DE5223

#FF9532

Orange Jewel

Dunn-Edwards · DEA115

#FF9731

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Wild Rice

PPG · 1072-3

#D5BFB4

Sand Dollar

Benjamin Moore · 877

#F1ECE5

Chestnut Bisque

Behr · S200-4

#BE9A89

Golden Lake

Vista Paint · 0316

#D6C6A0

Taj Mahal

Behr · M300-2

#F4E2BC

Earthy Cane

PPG · 1103-4

#C5B28B

Instant Orange — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Instant Orange have?
Instant Orange by Dunn-Edwards 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 Instant Orange in your own space before committing.
What colors match Instant Orange from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Instant Orange are Hawaiian Passion by Behr (a near-identical match), Blazing Bonfire by Behr (a near-identical match), Amber Glow by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Instant 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 Instant Orange?
Instant Orange has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.5, 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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