African Queen 0375 is a yellow paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #645E42, estimated LRV 11 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ground Pepper from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Hirshfield's · #645E42 · 0375
African Queen
11%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
African Queen Technical Profile
HEX Code#645E42
RGB100, 94, 66
Estimated LRV11.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyyellow
BrandHirshfield's
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#645E41
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African Queen
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#645C43
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Colors That Work With African Queen
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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
Digital 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
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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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African Queen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does African Queen have?
African Queen by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow 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 African Queen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to African Queen are Ground Pepper by Behr (a close digital match), African Queen by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Roam Wild by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting African Queen'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 African Queen?
African Queen has a estimated lightness value of 11.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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