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Au Natural
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Au Natural Technical Profile
What color is Au Natural? It's a light warm yellow with the hex code #E5E1CE. Colors similar to Au Natural include Vista Paint Au Natural, Behr Coco Malt, Valspar Dream Grass. Au Natural has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 75, Au Natural reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. 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 Au Natural 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 Au Natural
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Au Natural
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Au Natural
#E5E1CE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Au Natural
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Au Natural 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 Au Natural.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Au Natural — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Au Natural have?
Au Natural by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Au Natural from other brands?
The closest matches are Au Natural by Vista Paint (#E6E1CD), Coco Malt by Behr (#E8E4D0), Dream Grass by Valspar (#E4E0CB). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Au Natural?
Au Natural has an LRV of 75.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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