Encore Orange 212-6DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #F2AF46, estimated LRV 50 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Goldenrod from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #F2AF46 · 212-6DB
Encore Orange
50%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Encore Orange Technical Profile
HEX Code#F2AF46
RGB242, 175, 70
Estimated LRV50.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandDutch Boy
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Colors That Work With Encore Orange
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Encore Orange
#F2AF46
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C2CE64
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Encore Orange
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Encore 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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Encore Orange — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Encore Orange have?
Encore Orange by Dutch Boy 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 Encore Orange from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Encore Orange are Goldenrod by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Goldenrod Field by Behr (a close digital match), Sunflower Fields by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Encore 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 Encore Orange?
Encore Orange has a estimated lightness value of 50.0, 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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