Startling Orange featured
Benjamin Moore2016-10

Startling Orange

With a focus on versatile tones, Startling Orange (2016-10) is a standout Orange in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to perfect for adding character to any space. See it applied across 5 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#F47C1B

LRV

32.31

Light Reflectance Value
32.31
Mid-tone
Tone
Bold VibrantRich
UseInterior Only
Collection

Startling Orange in Real Rooms

Startling Orange has a medium LRV of 32.31 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. Grouped in the Orange family, the photos below show it applied in a misc and living room.

4 Misc Photos

Observe the use of Startling Orange on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.

Startling Orange wall paint

Startling Orange wall paint

@ghislaine_vinas

Benjamin Moore Startling Orange door

Benjamin Moore Startling Orange door

@theorchardblvdproject

Benjamin Moore Startling Orange door color review

Benjamin Moore Startling Orange door color review

@theorchardblvdproject

Benjamin Moore Startling Orange accent wall

Benjamin Moore Startling Orange accent wall

@word_of_mouth_painting

1 Living Room Photo

Startling Orange provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.

Benjamin Moore Startling Orange stairs color

Benjamin Moore Startling Orange stairs color

@kranzo_house

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Color Codes

HEX#F47C1B
RGB244, 124, 27
HSL27° 91% 53%
CMYK0 49 89 4
CIE LabL: 64.8 a: 40.8 b: 66.7
XYZX: 0.45 Y: 0.34 Z: 0.05