Obstinate Orange

Obstinate Orange by Sherwin Williams is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Obstinate Orange sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 15°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 21%. Saturation is around 68%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 50%. Hue is close to 15°. The hex value is #d7552a. The RGB value is 215, 85, 42.

Obstinate Orange has brightness around 21%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.

You can match Obstinate 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.

Obstinate 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.

Obstinate Orange is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.