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Sherwin-Williams Tangerine
SW 6640 · #F2AC78 · LRV 49.7
Compare with other brands: Behr Sweet Curry is a 94% matchTangerine (SW 6640) is a mid-tone orange from Sherwin-Williams. Its LRV is about 49.7 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Behr Sweet Curry (94% match).
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LRV
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 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.
What is the closest match to Tangerine in other brands?
Behr: Sweet Curry (M230-5), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Vivid Beauty (138), 93%; Valspar: Warm Cider (2003-1C), 93%; Dunn-Edwards: Prairie Sun (DET463), 93%; PPG: Orange Liqueur (PPG1198-4), 91%; Glidden: Orange Marmalade (PPG1197-5), 90%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Surprise Amber (HGSW6654), 88%; Farrow & Ball: India Yellow (No. 66), 69%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.