Benjamin Moore

Mandarin Orange

2018-20

Mandarin Orange is a high-chroma, yellow-leaning orange that reads bright and saturated on any surface. Its LRV of 46.13 puts it in the mid-range for reflectance, meaning it holds strong color presence without absorbing too much ambient light. The dominant undertone is distinctly yellow rather than red, giving it a warmer, less aggressive character than a true red-orange.

Pair it with Yellow Finch or Sunburst to build a tonal warm scheme, or set it against Hale Navy or Black Forest Green for high contrast. Simply White or Chantilly Lace as trim will temper the intensity.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2018-20

Collection

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Mandarin Orange in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Mandarin Orange under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Mandarin Orange under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

39°

Orange Family

Lightness

51%

Medium

Saturation

100%

Highly Saturated

LRV

46.1

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#FFA706

RGB Decimal

255, 167, 6

RGB Percent

100.0%, 65.5%, 2.4%

HSL

38.8, 100.0%, 51.2%

HSV

38.8, 97.6%, 100.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 34.5%, 97.6%, 0.0%

YIQ

175.0, 104.3, -31.7

XYZ

55.09, 48.91, 6.71

CIE Lab

75.40, 22.94, 78.58

CIE Luv

75.40, 73.11, 74.36

Hunter Lab

69.94, 22.65, 42.79

Decimal

16754438

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Mandarin Orange Orange Glow Kernel of Truth Queen Anne

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Mandarin Orange Oxford Gold Honey Pot Popcorn

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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