Candle Light 0168 is a orange paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #DDC1A6, LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tailor’s Buff from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DDC1A6 · 0168
Candle Light
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Candle Light Technical Profile
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Candle Light in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Candle Light in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sCandle Light
Nearly identical
Vista PaintTailor’s Buff
Tailor’s Buff
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Antique Bisque
PPG
Nearly identical
Renoir Bisque
Behr
Nearly identical
Terra Bella
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Vanilla Iced Coffee
Valspar
Nearly identical
Travertine
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rustic Peach
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lion Cub
Kilz
Very similar
Colony Buff
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Oxford Stone
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Candle Light
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Candle Light
#DDC1A6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4B47E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Candle Light
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Candle Light 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 Candle Light.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Candle Light — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Candle Light have?
Candle Light 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 Candle Light in your own space before committing.
What colors match Candle Light from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Candle Light are Tailor’s Buff by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Romulus by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Antique Bisque by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Candle Light'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 Candle Light?
Candle Light has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Candle Light's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.