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Florida Orange

152 · Benjamin Moore

LRV 64 · light

0 black100 white

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Benjamin Moore Florida Orange (152) is a light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 64. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Jonquil (SW 6674). For trim, try Ambrosia (893).

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Walls:Florida Orange

Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.

Color Details

FamilyYellow
LRV64.3 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white)
HEX#FDC983
RGB253, 201, 131
HSL34°, 97%, 75%

About Florida Orange

Florida Orange (152) is a light, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 64, Florida Orange has visible color without darkening a room much.

In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Florida Orange's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. Next to Peach Crisp (159), it's lighter and warmer.

How Florida Orange changes with the light

Florida Orange has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.

N

North-facing rooms

Florida Orange's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.

E

East-facing rooms

Florida Orange will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.

S

South-facing rooms

In strong south light Florida Orange can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.

W

West-facing rooms

Florida Orange will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.

See Florida Orange in real homes

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Florida Orange equivalents in other brands

The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.

Sherwin-Williams

Jonquil SW 6674

Close · ΔE 4.6

Also close: Compatible Cream (ΔE 6.9)

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Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground No.218

Closest available · ΔE 5.2

Also close: Orangery (ΔE 6.4)

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Behr

Pale Honey PPU6-08

Closest available · ΔE 7.1

Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 8.1)

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Florida Orange questions

What undertone does Florida Orange have?

Florida Orange has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Florida Orange's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.

Is Florida Orange a light or dark color?

Florida Orange has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 64.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 64, Florida Orange has visible color without darkening a room much.

What is the closest match to Florida Orange in other paint brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Jonquil SW 6674 (close, ΔE 4.6); Farrow & Ball: Yellow Ground No.218 (closest available, ΔE 5.2); Behr: Pale Honey PPU6-08 (closest available, ΔE 7.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.

What trim and ceiling color goes with Florida Orange?

Try Ambrosia (893) on trim and Whitewater Bay (OC-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Florida Orange's undertone.

Where does Florida Orange work best?

Florida Orange works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 64, Florida Orange has visible color without darkening a room much.

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