Mandarin Orange vs November Rain

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Mandarin Orange belongs to the beige family and November Rain to the beige-greige family. At LRV 71 vs 46, November Rain will read as the brighter of the two — a 25-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Mandarin Orange's red character against November Rain's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 76.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Mandarin Orange
Benjamin Moore · 2018-20
Hex#FFA706
LRV46.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2018-20
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
November Rain
Benjamin Moore · 2142-60
Hex#E0DED0
LRV71.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2142-60
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Mandarin Orange vs November Rain Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mandarin Orange on one side and November Rain on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Mandarin Orange comparisons

See how Mandarin Orange stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Mandarin Orange
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Mandarin Orange
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Mandarin Orange
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Mandarin Orange is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Mandarin Orange
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Mandarin Orange
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Mandarin Orange reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Mandarin Orange
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Mandarin Orange
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Mandarin Orange
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Mandarin Orange reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Mandarin Orange
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Mandarin Orange
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Mandarin Orange
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Mandarin Orange is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Mandarin Orange
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Mandarin Orange reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Mandarin Orange
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Mandarin Orange is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Mandarin Orange
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Mandarin Orange reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Mandarin Orange
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Mandarin Orange is the lighter choice

Piazza
Mandarin Orange
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Mandarin Orange
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Mandarin Orange
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Mandarin Orange reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Mandarin Orange
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Mandarin Orange reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Mandarin Orange
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Mandarin Orange is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Mandarin Orange
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Mandarin Orange
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Mandarin Orange is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Mandarin Orange
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Mandarin Orange reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Mandarin Orange
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Mandarin Orange is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Mandarin Orange
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Nearly identical in tone

Teton Blue
Mandarin Orange
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Mandarin Orange reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Mandarin Orange
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Mandarin Orange
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Mandarin Orange
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Mandarin Orange
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Mandarin Orange is the lighter choice