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Afternoon

65%LRV Value
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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.

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Afternoon Technical Profile

HEX Code#FBCB78
RGB251, 203, 120
LRV64.6
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandSherwin-Williams

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Apricot Glow

Complement

Caribbean Sky

Afternoon Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Eminent Bronze

Pop

Marquis Orange

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Kilkenny

Pop

Gentian

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Loch Blue

Pop

Dynamic Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Afternoon.

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June Day

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Yellow Bird

Sherwin-Williams · 9022

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Sundance

Sherwin-Williams · 6897

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Sunrise

Sherwin-Williams · 6668

#F4BF77

Daffodil

Sherwin-Williams · 6901

#FAD97A

More orange colors from other brands

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

Maple Granola

PPG · 16-25

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Sunflower Fields

Benjamin Moore · 174

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Coral Canyon

Vista Paint · 7991

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Cameo White

Valspar · 7002-21

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Amber Moon

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Cool December

Dunn-Edwards · DEW383

#FDFBF8

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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