Big Bus Yellow 0939 is a orange paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #FFDA8B, LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hawaiian Honey from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFDA8B · 0939
Big Bus Yellow
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Big Bus Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Big Bus Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sBig Bus Yellow
Nearly identical
Vista PaintHawaiian Honey
Hawaiian Honey
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Toasted Pecan
Valspar
Nearly identical
Yellow Duckling
Kilz
Nearly identical
Honey Bees
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Crowne Hill Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Warbler Yellow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lemon Burst
Behr
Nearly identical
Maybe Maui
PPG
Very similar
Hollywood Starlet
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Aspire .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Big Bus Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Big Bus Yellow
#FFDA8B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C0D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Big Bus Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Big Bus Yellow 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 Big Bus Yellow.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Big Bus Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Big Bus Yellow have?
Big Bus Yellow 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 Big Bus Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Big Bus Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Big Bus Yellow are Hawaiian Honey by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Toasted Pecan by Valspar (a near-identical match), Big Bus Yellow by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Big Bus Yellow'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 Big Bus Yellow?
Big Bus Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.3, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Big Bus Yellow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.