Ref. #CA9F5E · Grain-06
Grain .06
38%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Grain .06 Technical Profile
What color is Grain .06? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #CA9F5E. Colors similar to Grain .06 include Hirshfield's Sunrise Heat, Farrow & Ball India Yellow, Vista Paint Sunrise Heat. Grain .06 has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 38 gives Grain .06 depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Grain .06
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Sunrise Heat
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Sunrise Heat
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Morgan Hill Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Aztec Yellow
Kilz
Nearly identical
Amber Autumn
Behr
Nearly identical
Caribou Herd
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Similoro Gold Met.
MPC
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Grain .06
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Grain .06
#CA9F5E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2B87A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Grain .06
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Grain .06 Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Colorhouse Colors
Other Colorhouse colors close to Grain .06.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Grain .06 — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Grain .06 have?
Grain .06 by Colorhouse has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Grain .06 from other brands?
The closest matches are Sunrise Heat by Hirshfield's (#CAA061), India Yellow by Farrow & Ball (#CB9E59), Sunrise Heat by Vista Paint (#C9A15F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Grain .06?
Grain .06 has an LRV of 38.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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