Osage Orange 6890 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F4A045, LRV 45 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Carotene from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F4A045 · 6890
Osage Orange
45%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Osage Orange Technical Profile
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Osage Orange in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Osage 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-WilliamsOsage Orange
Nearly identical
PPGCarotene
Carotene
PPG
Nearly identical
O'Brien Orange
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Monarch Wing
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sun Filled Day
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Tangelo Anna
Vista Paint
Very similar
Squash
Behr
Very similar
Fruity Cocktail
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Bittersweet Orange
Kilz
Very similar
Au Gratin
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Create .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Osage Orange
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Osage Orange
#F4A045
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CDCF63
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Osage Orange
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Osage 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 Osage 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.
Osage Orange — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Osage Orange have?
Osage 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 Osage Orange in your own space before committing.
What colors match Osage Orange from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Osage Orange are Carotene by PPG (a near-identical match), O'Brien Orange by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Monarch Wing by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Osage 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 Osage Orange?
Osage Orange has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 44.8, 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 Osage Orange's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.