Cupcake 0178 is a brown paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #8A6E53, 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.
Ref. #8A6E53 · 0178
Cupcake
17%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cupcake Technical Profile
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Cupcake in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cupcake in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sCupcake
Nearly identical
PPGNew Bedford Brown
New Bedford Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Big Stone Beach
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cupcake
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Steady Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Reindeer Antler
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Vero Beach Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Shaved Chocolate
Behr
Very similar
Standing Still
Valspar
Very similar
Caramel Nut
Kilz
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cupcake
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
Pure 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
Similar Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Cupcake.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cupcake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cupcake have?
Cupcake by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cupcake in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cupcake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cupcake are New Bedford Brown by PPG (a near-identical match), Big Stone Beach by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Caravel Brown by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cupcake's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.