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Cheddar Cheese

35%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Cheddar Cheese 0977 is a orange paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #F0843A, LRV 35 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cheddar Cheese from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Cheddar Cheese Technical Profile

HEX Code#F0843A
RGB240, 132, 58
LRV35.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandHirshfield's

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Cheddar Cheese in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Cheddar Cheese in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Hirshfield'sCheddar Cheese
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCheddar Cheese

Cheddar Cheese

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Autumn Orange

Behr

Nearly identical

Orange Burst

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Liger

Kilz

Very similar

Navel

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Deep Orange

RAL

Very similar

Fresh Persimmons

Valspar

Very similar

Bright Mango

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Outback Orange

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Desert Orange

PPG

Very similar

Create .02

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Cheddar Cheese

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Cheddar Cheese

#F0843A

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#CEC464

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Cheddar Cheese

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Cheddar Cheese

Complement

Warm Spring

Cheddar Cheese Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Always Neutral

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Gold Sparkle

Pop

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Lavender Bikini

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Berry Patch

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Lavender Bikini

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Atmosphere

Pop

This Color

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Japonica

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Cocktail Hour

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More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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Earthy Cane

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Tanner Trail

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Birdseye Maple

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Sicilian Villa

Dunn-Edwards · DE5241

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Orange Froth

Benjamin Moore · 151

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Cheddar Cheese — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Cheddar Cheese have?
Cheddar Cheese by Hirshfield's has a warm (golden) 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 Cheddar Cheese in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cheddar Cheese from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cheddar Cheese are Cheddar Cheese by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Autumn Orange by Behr (a near-identical match), Toucan by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cheddar Cheese'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 Cheddar Cheese?
Cheddar Cheese has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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