ColorplanBenjamin Moore Pineapple Orange (158) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 70. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Compatible Cream (SW 6387), Farrow & Ball Dorset Cream (No.68) and Behr Pale Honey (PPU6-08). For trim, try Fondant (AF-255).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 70.1 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FAD4A4 |
| RGB | 250, 212, 164 |
| HSL | 33°, 90%, 81% |
About Pineapple Orange
Pineapple Orange (158) is a light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 70, Pineapple Orange reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pineapple 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 open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Asbury Sand (2156-50); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Pineapple Orange changes with the light
Pineapple 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.
North-facing rooms
Pineapple Orange's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Pineapple Orange will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Pineapple Orange can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Pineapple Orange will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Pineapple Orange in real homes
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Pineapple 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
Close · ΔE 3.6
Also close: Jonquil (ΔE 4.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.3
Also close: Yellow Ground (ΔE 5.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Pineapple Orange questions
What undertone does Pineapple Orange have?
Pineapple Orange has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pineapple Orange's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Pineapple Orange a light or dark color?
Pineapple Orange has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 70.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 70, Pineapple Orange reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Pineapple Orange in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Compatible Cream SW 6387 (close, ΔE 3.6); Farrow & Ball: Dorset Cream No.68 (close, ΔE 4.3); Behr: Pale Honey PPU6-08 (very close, ΔE 2.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Pineapple Orange?
Try Fondant (AF-255) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Pineapple Orange's undertone.
Where does Pineapple Orange work best?
Pineapple Orange works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 70, Pineapple Orange reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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