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Autumn Orange

Benjamin Moore · 2156-10

The Analysis

Autumn Orange is a mid-tone pigment that brings significant warmth and saturation to a room. With an LRV of 24.97, it absorbs a fair amount of light, which will likely make a space feel cozy and intimate rather than large and airy.

It is too bold for a standard wall-to-wall treatment in most homes, as it can easily overwhelm a space. It performs best as a high-impact accent wall, a color for cabinetry, or a grounding element in a library or media room.

LRV 25

History & Origin

This shade leans heavily into 1970s retro palettes, making it a natural fit for Mid-Century Modern revivals. It avoids the 'stuffy' feel of traditional heritage colors while maintaining a grounded, organic character.

Undertonewarm
FamilyYellow

How to Use It

Pair this with dark walnut woods or matte black metal finishes to balance the orange intensity. Use it in kitchens or dining rooms where you want to promote warmth, and ensure you have strong ambient lighting to prevent the color from looking muddy.

The Mood

This color is inherently energizing and stimulating. Living with it daily provides a vibrant, active atmosphere that works best in spaces intended for social interaction or creative tasks.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

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Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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