Benjamin Moore

Startling Orange

2016-10

Startling Orange registers an LRV of 32.31, placing it in the mid-range for light reflectance despite its full saturation. It reads as a concentrated, warm orange with minimal red or yellow drift, holding steady under both natural and artificial lighting. The hue carries slight amber undertones that become more apparent on larger surfaces.

It pairs well with Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace for sharp contrast, while Gray Owl and Revere Pewter help temper its intensity. Hale Navy provides a strong complementary counterpoint, and Coral Gables offers an analogous bridge for transitional schemes.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2016-10

Collection

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Startling 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 Startling Orange under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

27°

Red Family

Lightness

53%

Medium

Saturation

91%

Highly Saturated

LRV

32.3
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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 →
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Color Codes

HEX
#F47C1B
RGB Decimal
244, 124, 27
RGB Percent
95.7%, 48.6%, 10.6%
HSL
26.8, 90.8%, 53.1%
HSV
26.8, 88.9%, 95.7%
CMYK
0.0%, 49.2%, 88.9%, 4.3%
YIQ
148.8, 102.8, -4.9
XYZ
44.71, 33.73, 5.19
CIE Lab
64.75, 40.83, 66.70
CIE Luv
64.75, 99.36, 57.05
Hunter Lab
58.08, 40.13, 34.91
Decimal
16022555

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