Day at the Zoo 0818 is a yellow paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #F8F3DA, LRV 89 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Irish Linen from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F8F3DA · 0818
Day at the Zoo
89%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Day at the Zoo in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Day at the Zoo in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sDay at the Zoo
Nearly identical
Vista PaintIrish Linen
Irish Linen
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
North Star White
PPG
Nearly identical
Milkyway
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Gilded Endive
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mist Yellow
Behr
Nearly identical
Light Mist
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pithed Lemon
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Carambola
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Milk And Honey
Kilz
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
Imagine .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
James White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Day at the Zoo
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Day at the Zoo
#F8F3DA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7C36F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Day at the Zoo
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Day at the Zoo 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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Day at the Zoo — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Day at the Zoo have?
Day at the Zoo by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Day at the Zoo in your own space before committing.
What colors match Day at the Zoo from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Day at the Zoo are Irish Linen by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Best of Summer by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Marshmallow Fluff by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Day at the Zoo'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 Day at the Zoo?
Day at the Zoo has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 89.1, 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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