Knockout Orange 6885 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #E16F3E, 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.
Ref. #E16F3E · 6885
Knockout Orange
28%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Knockout Orange Technical Profile
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Knockout Orange in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Knockout Orange in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsKnockout Orange
Nearly identical
ValsparIsland Orange
Island Orange
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fresh Tangerines
PPG
Nearly identical
Mai Tai
Behr
Very similar
Lava Lamp
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pumpkin Cream
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
L’Orange
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bird of Paradise
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Hyperactive
Kilz
Very similar
Exhuberant Orange
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Bright Red Orange
RAL
Very similar
Charlotte's Locks
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Knockout Orange
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Knockout Orange.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Knockout Orange in your own space before committing.
What colors match Knockout Orange from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Knockout Orange are Island Orange by Valspar (a near-identical match), Fresh Tangerines by PPG (a near-identical match), Field Poppy by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Knockout Orange's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.