# Benjamin Moore Sharp Cheddar

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sharp-cheddar-2017-20](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sharp-cheddar-2017-20)

Benjamin Moore Sharp Cheddar 2017-20 is a vivid, high-saturation orange with a clear golden cast, closely reflected in its #FC931E color value. It reads warm and energetic on a wall, especially in rooms with plenty of daylight, while evening lighting can make it appear deeper and more amber. Use it as an accent on a breakfast nook wall, a painted interior door, or bold cabinetry where its intensity can be contained. Crisp white trim gives it a clean graphic edge, while charcoal, deep navy, and natural walnut add useful contrast. Matte black hardware and warm metals such as brass complement its sunny orange character.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Sharp Cheddar
- **Color code:** 2017-20
- **HEX:** #FC931E
- **RGB:** 252, 147, 30
- **LRV:** 39.05%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Red, Yellow
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 32° Saturation: 88.1% Value: 98.82%
- **HSL:** hsl(32, 97, 55)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 41.67 Yellow: 88.1 Key: 1.18
- **YIQ:** Y: 165.057 I: 100.167 Q: -14.199
- **XYZ:** X: 50.817 Y: 41.662 Z: 6.593
- **CIE Lab:** L:70.637 a:32.378 b:70.837
- **CIE Luv:** L:70.637 u:86.696 v:64.98
- **Decimal:** 16552734
- **Hunter Lab:** 64.546, 27.577, 39.126

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Orange Juice](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-orange-juice-2017-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Carrot Stick](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-carrot-stick-2016-30)
- [Behr Joyful Orange](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-joyful-orange)
- [Sherwin Williams Forceful Orange](https://plan-home.com/color/forceful-orange-sw-6894)
- [Sherwin Williams Mandarin](https://plan-home.com/color/mandarin-sw-6891)
- [Behr Blazing Bonfire](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-blazing-bonfire)
- [Behr Exotic Blossom](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-exotic-blossom)
- [Benjamin Moore Tangelo](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tangelo-2017-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Fruity Cocktail](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-fruity-cocktail-147)
- [Sherwin Williams Laughing Orange](https://plan-home.com/color/laughing-orange-sw-6895)
- [Sherwin Williams Osage Orange](https://plan-home.com/color/osage-orange-sw-6890)
- [Sherwin Williams Carnival](https://plan-home.com/color/carnival-sw-6892)
- [Benjamin Moore New Dawn](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-new-dawn-133)
- [Benjamin Moore Citrus Orange](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-citrus-orange-2016-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Orange Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-orange-sky-2018-10)
- [Sherwin Williams Kid's Stuff](https://plan-home.com/color/kids-stuff-sw-6893)
- [Benjamin Moore Mango Punch](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mango-punch-154)
- [Behr Toucan](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-toucan)
- [Benjamin Moore Fruit Punch](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-fruit-punch-140)
- [Sherwin Williams Navel](https://plan-home.com/color/navel-sw-6887)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Citrus Orange](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-citrus-orange-2016-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Fruity Cocktail](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-fruity-cocktail-147)
- [Benjamin Moore Carrot Stick](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-carrot-stick-2016-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Mango Punch](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mango-punch-154)
- [Benjamin Moore Tangelo](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tangelo-2017-30)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Orange Juice](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-orange-juice-2017-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Orange Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-orange-sky-2018-10)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Avalon Teal](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-avalon-teal-csp-645)
- [Benjamin Moore Little Boy Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-little-boy-blue-2061-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Sapphireberry](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sapphireberry-2063-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Windmill Wings](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-windmill-wings-2067-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Crisp Morning Air](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-crisp-morning-air-780)
- [Benjamin Moore Clearest Ocean Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-clearest-ocean-blue-2064-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Bayberry Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bayberry-blue-790)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/2017-20

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.