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Ref. #FAE6CB · 0978

City of Diamonds

81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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City of Diamonds 0978 is a orange paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #FAE6CB, LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Quiet Splendor from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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City of Diamonds Technical Profile

HEX Code#FAE6CB
RGB250, 230, 203
LRV81.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandHirshfield's

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City of Diamonds in Every Brand

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

Hirshfield'sCity of Diamonds
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsQuiet Splendor

Quiet Splendor

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Mineral Glow

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Sweet Almond

Valspar

Nearly identical

Florida Seashells

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Frosting Cream

Behr

Nearly identical

Taffy Pull Cream

PPG

Nearly identical

Gardenia

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Papyrus Roll

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Walnut Cream

Kilz

Nearly identical

Create .01

Colorhouse

Very similar

Tallow

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With City of Diamonds

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

City of Diamonds

#FAE6CB

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#C4CB67

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for City of Diamonds

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Quiet Splendor

Complement

Niagara Falls

City of Diamonds Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Wing Man

Pop

Casa De Oro

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Melbourne

Pop

Medieval

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Atmosphere

Pop

Skylla

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Hirshfield's Colors

Other Hirshfield's colors close to City of Diamonds.

Mineral Glow

Hirshfield's · 0986

#FCE8CE

May Sun

Hirshfield's · 0971

#FAEAD0

Capetown Cream

Hirshfield's · 0964

#FBEBCF

Queenly Laugh

Hirshfield's · 0915

#F9ECD0

Ivory Parchment

Hirshfield's · 0300

#EFE3CA

Senior Moment

Hirshfield's · 0159

#F1E0CF

More orange colors from other brands

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

Taj Mahal

Behr · M300-2

#F4E2BC

Earthy Cane

PPG · 1103-4

#C5B28B

Tanner Trail

Kilz · LC220-01

#DCC6B4

Birdseye Maple

Sherwin-Williams · 2834

#E4C495

Sicilian Villa

Dunn-Edwards · DE5241

#FCC792

Orange Froth

Benjamin Moore · 151

#FFDAA0

City of Diamonds — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does City of Diamonds have?
City of Diamonds 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 City of Diamonds in your own space before committing.
What colors match City of Diamonds from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to City of Diamonds are Quiet Splendor by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Mineral Glow by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sweet Almond by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting City of Diamonds'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 City of Diamonds?
City of Diamonds has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 81.2, 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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