Andover Cream H0017 is a orange paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #FAF0D3, LRV 87 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Champagne Tickle from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FAF0D3 · H0017
Andover Cream
87%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Andover Cream Technical Profile
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Andover Cream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Andover Cream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sAndover Cream
Nearly identical
ValsparChampagne Tickle
Champagne Tickle
Valspar
Nearly identical
Andover Cream
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sumatra
Behr
Nearly identical
Fresh Air
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Hazelwood
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Crisp Candlelight
PPG
Nearly identical
Lemon Meringue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Warm Sunlight
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Air .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
White Peony
Kilz
Very similar
New White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Andover Cream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Andover Cream
#FAF0D3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2CA68
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Andover Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Andover Cream 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 Andover Cream.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Andover Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Andover Cream have?
Andover Cream 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 Andover Cream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Andover Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Andover Cream are Champagne Tickle by Valspar (a near-identical match), Andover Cream by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Lunar Luxury by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Andover Cream'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 Andover Cream?
Andover Cream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 87.3, 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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Why Andover Cream's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.