Cupcake 0178 is a brown paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #8A6E53, estimated LRV 17 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is New Bedford Brown from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Hirshfield's · #8A6E53 · 0178
Cupcake
17%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cupcake Technical Profile
HEX Code#8A6E53
RGB138, 110, 83
Estimated LRV17.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandHirshfield's
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
New Bedford Brown
PPG
#886D52
Close digital match
Big Stone Beach
Dunn-Edwards
#886E54
Close digital match
Cupcake
Vista Paint
#896F53
Close digital match
Steady Brown
Sherwin-Williams
#8A6B4D
Close digital match
Reindeer Antler
Dutch Boy
#8A6B4D
Close digital match
Vero Beach Tan
Benjamin Moore
#8F7157
Close digital match
Shaved Chocolate
Behr
#917358
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Standing Still
Valspar
#8F6D52
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Caramel Nut
Kilz
#86664F
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Brown Beige
RAL
#8A6642
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Farrow & Ball
#827462
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#A16941
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Colors That Work With Cupcake
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cupcake
#8A6E53
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A09F70
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cupcake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cupcake 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
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Cupcake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cupcake have?
Cupcake by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cupcake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cupcake are New Bedford Brown by PPG (a close digital match), Big Stone Beach by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Caravel Brown by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cupcake'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 Cupcake?
Cupcake has a estimated lightness value of 17.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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