Obstinate Orange
With a focus on versatile tones, Obstinate Orange (6884) is a standout Orange in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. See it applied across 37 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#D7552A
LRV
21.22
Obstinate Orange's Color Strip
Obstinate Orange is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Stop and Knockout Orange. The strip spans from Stop at the lightest end to Osage Orange at the deepest. Strip 116 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Obstinate Orange in Real Rooms
Obstinate Orange has a medium LRV of 21.22 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. 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, front door and house.
20 Misc Photos
These "miscellaneous" applications of Obstinate Orange prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.
Accent wall painted in bold Obstinate Orange energizes the living space.
@peleticocyprus
15 Front Door Photos
A front door painted Obstinate Orange makes a confident first impression without shouting. The color's depth draws the eye and signals personality before guests even step inside. Pair with crisp white trim and warm brass hardware to complete the look.
Front entrance door painted in striking Obstinate Orange welcomes guests warmly.
@1957housedownsouth
2 House Photos
Exterior paint earns its keep over years, not months — it needs to handle bleaching summers, wet winters, and the slow shifts of a neighborhood's context. Obstinate Orange has the depth and pigment quality to age gracefully through all of it.
Historic home exterior walls painted in warm Obstinate Orange.
@miamiohpas
Residential facade in Obstinate Orange creates warm curb appeal.
@miamiohpas
Coordinating Colors
Faint Coral reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 21), opening up a space where Obstinate Orange encloses it.
At LRV 81 vs 21, Creamy is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 49 vs 21, Jogging Path is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Faint Coral reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 21), opening up a space where Obstinate Orange encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 21 and 19, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 21), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 21 vs 18), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 21 and 21, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 22 and 21, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 21 and 21, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 21 vs 19), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 6-point LRV gap (28 vs 21) makes Knockout Orange the marginally brighter of the two.
A 4-point LRV gap (21 vs 17) makes Obstinate Orange the marginally brighter of the two.
A 4-point LRV gap (25 vs 21) makes Daring the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 70 vs 21, Open Air is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 21 vs 4, Obstinate Orange is decisively the brighter choice.
A 7-point LRV gap (21 vs 14) makes Obstinate Orange the marginally brighter of the two.
Obstinate Orange reflects far more light (LRV 21 vs 4), opening up a space where In the Navy encloses it.
A 11-point LRV gap (21 vs 10) makes Obstinate Orange the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 68 vs 21, Byte Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Stream reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 21), opening up a space where Obstinate Orange encloses it.
Lighter Colors
A 8-point LRV gap (30 vs 21) makes Rejuvenate the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 40 vs 21, Sockeye is decisively the brighter choice.
Sunset reflects far more light (LRV 39 vs 21), opening up a space where Obstinate Orange encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 21), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 21 and 19, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.