Hay 37 is a orange paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #DFC795, LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hayloft from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DFC795 · 37
Hay
59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Hay Technical Profile
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Hay in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hay in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallHay
Nearly identical
PPGHayloft
Hayloft
PPG
Nearly identical
Frozen Fruit
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Frozen Fruit
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Urchin Shell
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pale Moss
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Almond Cookie
Behr
Nearly identical
Prairie Land
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sweeney Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Honeysuckle Beige
Valspar
Very similar
Grain .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Organic Ingredient
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hay
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hay
#DFC795
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEBA78
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hay 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 Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Hay.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hay have?
Hay by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Hay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hay are Hayloft by PPG (a near-identical match), Frozen Fruit by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Frozen Fruit by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hay's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Hay?
Hay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Hay's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.