Afternoon 6675 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #FBCB78, LRV 65 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Persian Apple from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FBCB78 · 6675
Afternoon
65%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Afternoon Technical Profile
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Afternoon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Afternoon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsAfternoon
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyPersian Apple
Persian Apple
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Apricot Glow
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Equatorial
Behr
Nearly identical
Bread ‘n Butter
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bask in the Glow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lion Heart
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bread 'n Butter
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Yukon Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Jazz Age Yellow
Kilz
Very similar
Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Afternoon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Afternoon
#FBCB78
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C3D35F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Afternoon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Afternoon 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 Afternoon.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Afternoon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Afternoon have?
Afternoon 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 Afternoon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Afternoon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Afternoon are Persian Apple by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Apricot Glow by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Equatorial by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Afternoon'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 Afternoon?
Afternoon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 64.6, 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 Afternoon's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.