Afterglow 6667 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F6CD8E, LRV 65 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Daytime Sun from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F6CD8E · 6667
Afterglow
65%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Afterglow Technical Profile
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Afterglow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Afterglow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsAfterglow
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyDaytime Sun
Daytime Sun
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Croissant
Valspar
Nearly identical
Palomino Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Beacon Yellow
Behr
Nearly identical
Fennel Pollen
Kilz
Nearly identical
Moir Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Hacienda Clay
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Jonquil Trail
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ochre Revival
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Beeswax .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Afterglow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Afterglow
#F6CD8E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C2CD65
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Afterglow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Afterglow 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Afterglow.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Afterglow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Afterglow have?
Afterglow by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Afterglow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Afterglow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Afterglow are Daytime Sun by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Croissant by Valspar (a near-identical match), Palomino Gold by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Afterglow'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 Afterglow?
Afterglow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.2, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Afterglow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.