Hearty Orange
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Hearty Orange remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 5 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#B44B34
LRV
14.99
Hearty Orange's Color Strip
Hearty Orange is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Emotional and Cayenne. The strip spans from Blushing at the lightest end to Cayenne at the deepest. Strip 118 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Hearty Orange in Real Rooms
Hearty Orange has a low LRV of 14.99 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Orange family, the photos below show it applied in a misc and front door.
4 Misc Photos
See how Hearty Orange is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
A striking accent wall in Hearty Orange energizes any room.
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Painted furniture in Hearty Orange radiates bold, vibrant character.
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Hearty Orange creates dynamic, spirited spaces full of personality.
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Vibrant Hearty Orange transforms ordinary rooms into statement spaces.
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1 Front Door Photo
In a world of boring front doors, Hearty Orange is a breath of fresh air. It's a sophisticated choice that works with almost any siding color, providing a much-needed focal point that guides guests naturally toward the entrance.
The front door in Hearty Orange welcomes guests with warmth.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 75 vs 15, Nearly Peach is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 76 vs 15, Zurich White is decisively the brighter choice.
Sticks & Stones reflects far more light (LRV 31 vs 15), opening up a space where Hearty Orange encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 75 vs 15, Nearly Peach is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 16 and 15, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 17 vs 15), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 17 vs 15), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 15 and 15, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 3-point LRV gap (18 vs 15) makes Raucous Orange the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 15 and 15, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 16 vs 15), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 58 vs 15, Sleepy Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 30 vs 15, Tranquil Aqua is decisively the brighter choice.
Refuge reads slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 15), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 45 vs 15, Languid Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Daphne reflects far more light (LRV 32 vs 15), opening up a space where Hearty Orange encloses it.
At LRV 46 vs 15, Festoon Aqua is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
With LRVs of 16 and 15, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 12-point LRV gap (27 vs 15) makes Copper Wire the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 15 and 15, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Quite Coral reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 15), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 4-point LRV gap (19 vs 15) makes Husky Orange the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
Hearty Orange reads slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 9), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Hearty Orange reads slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Hearty Orange reads slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 10), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Hearty Orange reads slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 8), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 5-point LRV gap (15 vs 10) makes Hearty Orange the marginally brighter of the two.