Dandy Lion 0829 is a orange paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #FACC51, LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Somerton from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FACC51 · 0829
Dandy Lion
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dandy Lion Technical Profile
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Dandy Lion in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dandy Lion in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sDandy Lion
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSomerton
Somerton
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Decisive Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Melted Butter
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Canary Diamond
Behr
Nearly identical
Golden Promise
Valspar
Nearly identical
Beach Party
PPG
Nearly identical
Extrovert
Kilz
Nearly identical
Yellow Brick Road
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Honeybee Yellow
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Saffron Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dandy Lion
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dandy Lion
#FACC51
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8D35F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dandy Lion
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dandy Lion 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 Dandy Lion.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dandy Lion — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dandy Lion have?
Dandy Lion 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 Dandy Lion in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dandy Lion from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dandy Lion are Somerton by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Decisive Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Melted Butter by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dandy Lion'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 Dandy Lion?
Dandy Lion has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 64.1, 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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