Navel 6887 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #EC8430, LRV 35 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cheddar Cheese from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EC8430 · 6887
Navel
35%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Navel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Navel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsNavel
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Autumn Orange
Behr
Very similar
Deep Orange
RAL
Very similar
Liger
Kilz
Very similar
Cheddar Cheese
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Citrus Orange
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Outback Orange
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pumpkin Custard
Valspar
Very similar
Bright Mango
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dynamo
PPG
Very similar
Petal .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Navel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Navel
#EC8430
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CCC666
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Navel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Navel 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 Navel.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Navel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Navel have?
Navel 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 Navel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Navel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Navel are Cheddar Cheese by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Autumn Orange by Behr (a very close match), Deep Orange by RAL (a very close match) — the best options for getting Navel'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 Navel?
Navel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.5, 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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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 Navel's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.