Outgoing Orange
Outgoing Orange is a versatile Orange from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 6 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#E6955F
LRV
39.23
Outgoing Orange's Color Strip
Outgoing Orange is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Tangerine and Rhumba Orange. The strip spans from Flattering Peach at the lightest end to Yam at the deepest. Strip 121 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Outgoing Orange in Real Rooms
Outgoing Orange has a medium-high LRV of 39.23 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. 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 bathroom.
4 Misc Photos
These examples of Outgoing Orange in transitional spaces—like entryways or landings—show how the color can act as a "thread" that ties the upper and lower floors of a house together into one cohesive story.
A hallway painted in warm Outgoing Orange energizes the transitional space.
@byrneburymanor
Hallway walls in vibrant Outgoing Orange create an inviting passage through the home.
@byrneburymanor
Wainscoting painted in cheerful Outgoing Orange adds architectural detail and warmth.
@msbethanyjoylenz
Wall panels in bold Outgoing Orange bring contemporary energy to the hallway.
@fortheplotrox
2 Bathroom Photos
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Outgoing Orange provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
Bathroom walls in warm Outgoing Orange create an uplifting, spa-like atmosphere.
@curls_yesenia
The bathroom painted in sunny Outgoing Orange energizes morning routines.
@2lesbiansandahouse
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 78 vs 39, Champagne is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 80 vs 39, Crisp Linen is decisively the brighter choice.
Antler Velvet reads slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 39), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Trim Color
At LRV 78 vs 39, Champagne is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 41 vs 39), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Inventive Orange reads slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Outgoing Orange reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 34), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 6-point LRV gap (39 vs 34) makes Outgoing Orange the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 39 and 38, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 39 vs 37), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Adventure Orange reads slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 39 vs 39), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Outgoing Orange reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 33), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 39 vs 38), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 39 vs 14, Outgoing Orange is decisively the brighter choice.
Outgoing Orange reflects far more light (LRV 39 vs 16), opening up a space where Lupine encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 40 vs 39), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Outgoing Orange reflects far more light (LRV 39 vs 15), opening up a space where Down Pour encloses it.
At LRV 59 vs 39, Wondrous Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
A 9-point LRV gap (39 vs 30) makes Outgoing Orange the marginally brighter of the two.
Cay reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 39), opening up a space where Outgoing Orange encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Viva Gold reads slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 39), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Naive Peach reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 39), opening up a space where Outgoing Orange encloses it.
Peach Blossom reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 39), opening up a space where Outgoing Orange encloses it.
Gold Vessel reflects far more light (LRV 54 vs 39), opening up a space where Outgoing Orange encloses it.
Inventive Orange reads slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
Outgoing Orange reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 28), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Outgoing Orange reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 34), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 10-point LRV gap (39 vs 29) makes Outgoing Orange the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 39 vs 39), so neither reads brighter in a room.