Laughing Orange
Sherwin-Williams's Laughing Orange is a beige shade whose quieter details emerge through comparison. Its warm classification can bring a gentle glow to the color, particularly beside natural wood and softer whites. Explore its color relationships and measurements, then bring the shortlist into your own light with a physical sample.
Hex
#F49807LRV
41.64
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 82 vs 42, Alabaster is decisively the brighter choice.
A 8-point LRV gap (42 vs 34) makes Laughing Orange the marginally brighter of the two.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 42 vs 40), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 42 vs 40), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Osage Orange reads slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 42 and 39, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Nasturtium reads slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 42), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 7-point LRV gap (42 vs 35) makes Laughing Orange the marginally brighter of the two.
Laughing Orange reads slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 38), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 8-point LRV gap (50 vs 42) makes Gusto Gold the marginally brighter of the two.
A 5-point LRV gap (42 vs 37) makes Laughing Orange the marginally brighter of the two.
Goldenrod reads slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 42), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Laughing Orange reflects far more light (LRV 42 vs 8), opening up a space where Regatta encloses it.
Liberty Blue reflects far more light (LRV NaN vs NaN), opening up a space where Laughing Orange encloses it.
At LRV 42 vs 8, Laughing Orange is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 42 vs 16, Laughing Orange is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 42 vs 6, Laughing Orange is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 42 vs 6, Laughing Orange is decisively the brighter choice.
Laughing Orange reflects far more light (LRV NaN vs NaN), opening up a space where Blue Grotto encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Rayo de Sol reflects far more light (LRV 60 vs 42), opening up a space where Laughing Orange encloses it.
Osage Orange reads slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 10-point LRV gap (51 vs 42) makes Stirring Orange the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 42 vs 40), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 65 vs 42, Sunny Side Up is decisively the brighter choice.
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Manufacturer description
This spirited medium orange radiates warmth and playful energy, with subtle coral undertones that feel both inviting and joyful. Perfect for kitchens, playrooms, or any space where you want to spark conversation and lift the mood with confident, cheerful color.