Alchemy 0251 is a orange paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #EFD7B8, LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Palace Hill from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFD7B8 · 0251
Alchemy
70%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Alchemy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Alchemy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sAlchemy
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPalace Hill
Palace Hill
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Vanilla Cone
Behr
Nearly identical
Bee Pollen
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sugared Pears
PPG
Nearly identical
Cachet Cream
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Fuzzy Scruff
Valspar
Nearly identical
Chamois
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bagel Dough
Kilz
Nearly identical
Verona Beach
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Matchstick
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Create .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Alchemy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Alchemy
#EFD7B8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BBC072
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Alchemy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Alchemy 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 Alchemy.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Alchemy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Alchemy have?
Alchemy by Hirshfield's 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 Alchemy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Alchemy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Alchemy are Palace Hill by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Alchemy by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Vanilla Cone by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Alchemy'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 Alchemy?
Alchemy has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Alchemy's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.