Tangerine 6640 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F2AC78, LRV 50 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vesa Peach from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F2AC78 · 6640
Tangerine
50%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tangerine Technical Profile
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Tangerine in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tangerine in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsTangerine
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyVesa Peach
Vesa Peach
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Apricot Jam
Behr
Nearly identical
Warm Cider
Valspar
Nearly identical
Orange Marmalade
PPG
Nearly identical
Taste of Summer
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Hugs Kisses
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Taste of Summer
Vista Paint
Very similar
Market Melon
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Desert Vista
Kilz
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tangerine
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tangerine
#F2AC78
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CBC467
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tangerine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tangerine 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 Tangerine.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tangerine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tangerine have?
Tangerine 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 Tangerine in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tangerine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tangerine are Vesa Peach by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Apricot Jam by Behr (a near-identical match), Warm Cider by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tangerine'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 Tangerine?
Tangerine has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.7, 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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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 Tangerine's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.