Knockout Orange 6885 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #E16F3E, estimated LRV 28 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Island Orange from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #E16F3E · 6885
Knockout Orange
28%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Knockout Orange Technical Profile
HEX Code#E16F3E
RGB225, 111, 62
Estimated LRV27.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Knockout Orange
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Knockout Orange
#E16F3E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C6B46C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Knockout Orange
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Knockout 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
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Knockout Orange — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Knockout Orange have?
Knockout Orange by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Knockout Orange from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Knockout Orange are Island Orange by Valspar (a close digital match), Fresh Tangerines by PPG (a close digital match), Field Poppy by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Knockout 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 Knockout Orange?
Knockout Orange has a estimated lightness value of 27.7, 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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