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Sherwin-Williams Tangerine
SW 6640 · #F2AC78 · LRV ~49.7
Closest tone in another brand: Behr Sweet Curry (~94% proximity)Tangerine (SW 6640) is a mid-tone orange from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 49.7 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Behr Sweet Curry (~94% proximity).
Closest tone to Tangerine in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
49.7 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Warm
Code
SW 6640
HEX
#F2AC78
RGB
242, 172, 120
HSL
26°, 82%, 71%
Family
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Tangerine FAQ
What is the LRV of Tangerine?
Tangerine has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 49.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Tangerine in other brands?
Behr: Sweet Curry (M230-5), ~94% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Vivid Beauty (138), ~93% proximity; Valspar: Warm Cider (2003-1C), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Prairie Sun (DET463), ~93% proximity; PPG: Orange Liqueur (PPG1198-4), ~91% proximity; Glidden: Orange Marmalade (PPG1197-5), ~90% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Surprise Amber (HGSW6654), ~88% proximity; Farrow & Ball: India Yellow (No. 66), ~69% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Tangerine?
The HEX code of Tangerine (SW 6640) is #F2AC78, RGB 242, 172, 120. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.