August Moon 0194 is a orange paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #E5E0D5, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hourglass from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E5E0D5 · 0194
August Moon
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
August Moon Technical Profile
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August Moon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to August Moon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sAugust Moon
Nearly identical
PPGHourglass
Hourglass
PPG
Nearly identical
Light Sandstone
Behr
Nearly identical
Etiquette
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Oyster Pearl
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bonaire
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Crystal Haze
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mortar
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Worn Pages
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Reserved White
Kilz
Nearly identical
School House White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Bisque .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With August Moon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
August Moon
#E5E0D5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for August Moon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
August Moon 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
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Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
August Moon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does August Moon have?
August Moon 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 August Moon in your own space before committing.
What colors match August Moon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to August Moon are Hourglass by PPG (a near-identical match), Light Sandstone by Behr (a near-identical match), Etiquette by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting August Moon'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 August Moon?
August Moon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.8, 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 August Moon's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.