Bittersweet Orange LH220 is a orange paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #FA9B40, LRV 44 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Buttercup Squash from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FA9B40 · LH220
Bittersweet Orange
44%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Bittersweet Orange Technical Profile
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Bittersweet Orange in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bittersweet Orange in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzBittersweet Orange
Nearly identical
ValsparButtercup Squash
Buttercup Squash
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fruity Cocktail
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Au Gratin
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Au Gratin
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Marigold Glow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Orange Jewel
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Create .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Vintage Orange
Behr
Very similar
Osage Orange
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Carotene
PPG
Very similar
Luminous Bright Orange
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bittersweet Orange
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bittersweet Orange
#FA9B40
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D3D25F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bittersweet Orange
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bittersweet 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Bittersweet 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.
Bittersweet Orange — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bittersweet Orange have?
Bittersweet Orange by Kilz 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 Bittersweet Orange in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bittersweet Orange from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bittersweet Orange are Buttercup Squash by Valspar (a near-identical match), Fruity Cocktail by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Au Gratin by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bittersweet 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 Bittersweet Orange?
Bittersweet Orange has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 44.1, 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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Why Bittersweet Orange's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.