Calypso Orange
Often used for its versatile qualities, Calypso Orange remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.
Hex
#FB8B3C
LRV
36.96
Coordinating Colors
Floral White reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 37), opening up a space where Calypso Orange encloses it.
Mayonnaise reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 37), opening up a space where Calypso Orange encloses it.
At LRV 70 vs 37, Suntan Yellow is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 62 vs 37, Clay Beige is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 39 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Calypso Orange reads slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 32), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 37 vs 35), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 37 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 52 vs 37, Fairy Tale Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Fountain Spout reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 37), opening up a space where Calypso Orange encloses it.
Morning Glory reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 37), opening up a space where Calypso Orange encloses it.
St. Lucia Skies reads slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 37), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Calypso Orange reflects far more light (LRV 37 vs 18), opening up a space where Avalon Teal encloses it.
Little Boy Blue reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 37), opening up a space where Calypso Orange encloses it.
Sapphireberry reflects far more light (LRV 64 vs 37), opening up a space where Calypso Orange encloses it.
Lighter Colors
With LRVs of 37 and 35, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 39 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Fruity Cocktail reads slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 37), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 11-point LRV gap (48 vs 37) makes Butterfly Wings the marginally brighter of the two.
A 9-point LRV gap (46 vs 37) makes Party Peach the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
A 4-point LRV gap (41 vs 37) makes Carrot Stick the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 37 vs 35), so neither reads brighter in a room.