Ref. #FBCB78 · 6675
Afternoon
65%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Afternoon Technical Profile
What color is Afternoon? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #FBCB78. Colors similar to Afternoon include Dunn-Edwards Apricot Glow, Behr Equatorial, Vista Paint Bread 'n Butter. Afternoon has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 65, Afternoon sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Afternoon
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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.
#FFFFFF
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Afternoon from other brands?
The closest matches are Apricot Glow by Dunn-Edwards (#FFCE79), Equatorial by Behr (#FFCB76), Bread 'n Butter by Vista Paint (#FFCF80). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Afternoon?
Afternoon has an LRV of 64.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
Explore More with Afternoon
Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Afternoon's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.