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Benjamin Moore Sweet Orange 2017-40

Sweet Orange

Benjamin Moore

2017-40

About Sweet Orange by Benjamin Moore

Sweet Orange 2017-40 by Benjamin Moore is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 61% and hue near 35° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

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Brightness: 61.4%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #ffc36f

RGB: 255, 195, 111

Hue35°

Saturation100%

Lightness72%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Sweet Orange from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Sweet Orange

Benjamin Moore

2017-40

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Sweet Orange looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Sweet Orange 2017-40 a warm or cool color?
Sweet Orange by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Sweet Orange?
Sweet Orange sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 35°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Sweet Orange?
Brightness is about 61%. Saturation is around 100%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 72%. Hue is close to 35°. The hex value is #ffc36f. The RGB value is 255, 195, 111.
Is Sweet Orange better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Sweet Orange has brightness around 61%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Sweet Orange?
You can match Sweet Orange with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Sweet Orange work best in a home?
Sweet Orange works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Sweet Orange compare to a pure white paint?
Sweet Orange is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Sweet Orange in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Sweet Orange

Benjamin Moore

2017-40

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Sweet Orange in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Sweet Orange

Benjamin Moore

2017-40

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Sweet Orange. They add contrast without clashing.

Sweet Orange

Benjamin Moore

2017-40

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