Hay 37 is a orange paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #DFC795, estimated LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hayloft from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #DFC795 · 37
Hay
59%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Hay Technical Profile
HEX Code#DFC795
RGB223, 199, 149
Estimated LRV58.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandFarrow & Ball
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#DCC797
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Colors That Work With Hay
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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
Digital 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
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Hay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hay have?
Hay by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Hay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hay are Hayloft by PPG (a close digital match), Frozen Fruit by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Frozen Fruit by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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