Knockout Orange
Sherwin-Williams Knockout Orange (6885) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. Its warm classification can bring a gentle glow to the color, particularly beside natural wood and softer whites. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.
Hex
#E16F3ELRV
27.66
Knockout Orange's Color Strip
Knockout Orange is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Obstinate Orange and Invigorate. The strip spans from Stop at the lightest end to Osage Orange at the deepest. As part of strip 116, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Knockout Orange in Rooms
Follow Knockout Orange from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 5 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
2 Front Door Photos
The beige, pink hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes. In this setting, let direct sun, porch shade and evening exterior light and hardware, glazing, masonry, timber and surrounding trim guide the final sample decision.
Front doors in Knockout Orange make an unmissable bold statement.
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Knockout Orange entry doors create an eye-catching first impression.
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2 Misc Photos
The color’s movement from one type of space to another can draw different notes from Knockout Orange (6885). The beige, pink hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
An accent wall in Knockout Orange energizes the entire room.
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Knockout Orange accent walls add vibrant personality to spaces.
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1 Bedroom Photo
The slower pace of morning and night can draw different notes from Knockout Orange (6885). The beige, pink hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
A kids' bedroom in Knockout Orange bursts with playful energy.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 75 vs 28, Faint Coral is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 86 vs 28, Westhighland White is decisively the brighter choice.
Anew Gray reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 28), opening up a space where Knockout Orange encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 75 vs 28, Faint Coral is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 30 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 6-point LRV gap (28 vs 22) makes Knockout Orange the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 28 and 27, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Knockout Orange reads slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 23), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 28 vs 27), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 28 and 27, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 6-point LRV gap (28 vs 21) makes Knockout Orange the marginally brighter of the two.
A 7-point LRV gap (28 vs 21) makes Knockout Orange the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 28 vs 14, Knockout Orange is decisively the brighter choice.
Knockout Orange reads slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 16), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 77 vs 28, Bubble is decisively the brighter choice.
A 11-point LRV gap (28 vs 16) makes Knockout Orange the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 40 vs 28, Resolute Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Knockout Orange reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 15), opening up a space where Down Pour encloses it.
At LRV 59 vs 28, Wondrous Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Ravishing Coral reflects far more light (LRV 40 vs 28), opening up a space where Knockout Orange encloses it.
Tango reads slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 28), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Inventive Orange reflects far more light (LRV 42 vs 28), opening up a space where Knockout Orange encloses it.
Outgoing Orange reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 28), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 41 vs 28, Kumquat is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 6-point LRV gap (28 vs 21) makes Knockout Orange the marginally brighter of the two.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Like a bright autumn leaf just turned, this cool, vibrant orange will surprise your senses. Consider this welcoming shade for a dining room or front door.