Raucous Orange
Often used for its versatile qualities, Raucous Orange remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 28 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#C35530
LRV
18.36
Raucous Orange's Color Strip
Raucous Orange is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. As part of strip 120, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Raucous Orange in Real Rooms
Raucous Orange has a medium LRV of 18.36 — 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, living room, house and bedroom.
8 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Raucous Orange, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.
An accent wall in Raucous Orange energizes the room with vibrant warmth.
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7 Front Door Photos
A front door in Raucous Orange changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.
The front door in Raucous Orange welcomes visitors with spirited character.
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5 Living Room Photos
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Raucous Orange. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
Living room color-block design pairs neutral walls with a Raucous Orange statement wall.
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Sofa wall in the living room glows with saturated Raucous Orange depth.
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Living room trim and molding painted in Raucous Orange add unexpected architectural drama.
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Fireplace accent wall in Raucous Orange becomes a living room focal point.
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Living room ceiling in Raucous Orange transforms the entire overhead plane dramatically.
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5 House Photos
When choosing Raucous Orange for an exterior, you are opting for a color that respects the landscape. It feels like it grew out of the earth rather than being dropped onto it, creating a harmonious relationship between the architecture and the garden.
Exterior facade dressed in Raucous Orange creates immediate curb appeal and character.
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House exterior in Raucous Orange stands out with rich, energetic presence.
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Exterior trim and shutters in Raucous Orange frame the home with boldness.
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House siding in Raucous Orange delivers confident, warm curb presence year-round.
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Exterior walls in Raucous Orange showcase the color's rich, commanding presence.
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3 Bedroom Photos
To use Raucous Orange in a bedroom is to lean into the concept of "soft minimalism." It provides enough visual interest that you don't need a lot of wall decor; the color itself becomes the art. This allows for a clutter-free environment that is essential for mental clarity at the end of the day.
Bedroom walls in Raucous Orange create a bold, energizing backdrop for restful spaces.
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Soft bedding contrasts beautifully against Raucous Orange accent walls in this bedroom.
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Warm wooden furniture stands out against deep Raucous Orange bedroom walls.
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Coordinating Colors
Nearly Peach reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 18), opening up a space where Raucous Orange encloses it.
At LRV 39 vs 18, Gray Matters is decisively the brighter choice.
A 5-point LRV gap (18 vs 13) makes Raucous Orange the marginally brighter of the two.
Trim Color
Nearly Peach reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 18), opening up a space where Raucous Orange encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 19 vs 18), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 19 and 18, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 21 vs 18), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 18 and 17, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 21 vs 18), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 21 vs 18), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Energetic Orange reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 18), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 3-point LRV gap (22 vs 18) makes Determined Orange the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 18 vs 16), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 3-point LRV gap (18 vs 15) makes Raucous Orange the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 84 vs 18, Faraway Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 78 vs 18, Sky High is decisively the brighter choice.
A 7-point LRV gap (25 vs 18) makes Secret Cove the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 74 vs 18, Silent Ripple is decisively the brighter choice.
Faded Flaxflower reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 18), opening up a space where Raucous Orange encloses it.
Little Boy Blu reflects far more light (LRV 67 vs 18), opening up a space where Raucous Orange encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 18 vs 18), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 39 vs 18, Persimmon is decisively the brighter choice.
A 3-point LRV gap (22 vs 18) makes Determined Orange the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 18 and 17, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 40 vs 18, Fame Orange is decisively the brighter choice.
A 11-point LRV gap (30 vs 18) makes Lei Flower the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
A 10-point LRV gap (18 vs 9) makes Raucous Orange the marginally brighter of the two.
A 3-point LRV gap (18 vs 15) makes Raucous Orange the marginally brighter of the two.