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Angel Food Cake
41%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Angel Food Cake Technical Profile
What color is Angel Food Cake? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #D7A14F. Colors similar to Angel Food Cake include Vista Paint Angel Food Cake, Benjamin Moore Buttercup, Benjamin Moore Glowing Umber. Angel Food Cake has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 41 gives Angel Food Cake depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Angel Food Cake
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Angel Food Cake
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Angel Food Cake
#D7A14F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8C072
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Angel Food Cake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Angel Food Cake 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 Angel Food Cake.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Angel Food Cake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Angel Food Cake have?
Angel Food Cake by Hirshfield's has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Angel Food Cake from other brands?
The closest matches are Angel Food Cake by Vista Paint (#D7A14E), Buttercup by Benjamin Moore (#D6A24C), Glowing Umber by Benjamin Moore (#D69E4F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Angel Food Cake?
Angel Food Cake has an LRV of 40.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Angel Food Cake's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.