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African Queen
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
African Queen Technical Profile
What color is African Queen? It's a dark warm yellow with the hex code #645E42. Colors similar to African Queen include Behr Ground Pepper, Vista Paint African Queen, Colorhouse Glass .06. African Queen has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 11, African Queen creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs African Queen reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to African Queen
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With African Queen
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
African Queen
#645E42
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#748257
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for African Queen
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
African Queen 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to African Queen.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
African Queen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does African Queen have?
African Queen by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match African Queen from other brands?
The closest matches are Ground Pepper by Behr (#645E41), African Queen by Vista Paint (#625D3E), Glass .06 by Colorhouse (#696346). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of African Queen?
African Queen has an LRV of 11.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why African Queen's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.