ColorplanBenjamin Moore Seville Oranges (131) is a mid-tone orange with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 57. For trim, try Ambrosia (893).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Orange |
| LRV | 57.2 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F9BB80 |
| RGB | 249, 187, 128 |
| HSL | 29°, 91%, 74% |
About Seville Oranges
Seville Oranges (131) is a mid-tone, bold orange from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 57, Seville Oranges has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Seville Oranges'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 Beeswax (2157-40), it's lighter and warmer.
How Seville Oranges changes with the light
Seville Oranges 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
Seville Oranges's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Seville Oranges 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 Seville Oranges can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Seville Oranges will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Seville Oranges in real homes
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Seville Oranges 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
Closest available · ΔE 7.9
Also close: Jonquil (ΔE 9.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.8
Also close: Straw (ΔE 8.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.4
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 10.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Seville Oranges questions
What undertone does Seville Oranges have?
Seville Oranges has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Seville Oranges's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Seville Oranges a light or dark color?
Seville Oranges has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 57.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 57, Seville Oranges has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Seville Oranges in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Compatible Cream SW 6387 (closest available, ΔE 7.9); Farrow & Ball: Orangery No.70 (closest available, ΔE 5.8); Behr: Pale Honey PPU6-08 (closest available, ΔE 9.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Seville Oranges?
Try Ambrosia (893) on trim and Whitewater Bay (OC-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Seville Oranges's undertone.
Where does Seville Oranges work best?
Seville Oranges works well in living rooms, bedrooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 57, Seville Oranges has visible color without darkening a room much.
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