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Fruity Cocktail

147 · Benjamin Moore

LRV 45 · mid-tone

0 black100 white

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Benjamin Moore Fruity Cocktail (147) is a mid-tone orange with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 45. For trim, try Sweet Salmon (2167-60).

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Walls:Fruity Cocktail

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

Color Details

FamilyOrange
LRV44.7 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white)
HEX#F99D48
RGB249, 157, 72
HSL29°, 94%, 63%

About Fruity Cocktail

Fruity Cocktail (147) is a mid-tone, bold orange from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 45, Fruity Cocktail has visible color without darkening a room much.

In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Fruity Cocktail's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for living rooms, bedrooms and accent walls. Next to Carrot Stick (2016-30), it's lighter and cooler.

How Fruity Cocktail changes with the light

Fruity Cocktail 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.

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North-facing rooms

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

E

East-facing rooms

Fruity Cocktail 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 Fruity Cocktail can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.

W

West-facing rooms

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

See Fruity Cocktail in real homes

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Fruity Cocktail 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

Gold Crest SW 6670

Closest available · ΔE 6.9

Also close: Persimmon (ΔE 13.2)

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Farrow & Ball

Orangery No.70

Closest available · ΔE 9.8

Also close: Cane (ΔE 12.1)

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Behr

Canyon Dusk S210-4

Closest available · ΔE 15.1

Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 16.6)

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Fruity Cocktail questions

What undertone does Fruity Cocktail have?

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

Is Fruity Cocktail a light or dark color?

Fruity Cocktail has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 44.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 45, Fruity Cocktail has visible color without darkening a room much.

What is the closest match to Fruity Cocktail in other paint brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Gold Crest SW 6670 (closest available, ΔE 6.9); Farrow & Ball: Orangery No.70 (closest available, ΔE 9.8); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (closest available, ΔE 15.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.

What trim and ceiling color goes with Fruity Cocktail?

Try Sweet Salmon (2167-60) on trim and Fondant (AF-255) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Fruity Cocktail's undertone.

Where does Fruity Cocktail work best?

Fruity Cocktail works well in living rooms, bedrooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 45, Fruity Cocktail has visible color without darkening a room much.

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