Ref. #AA6E49 · 1005
Flickering Flame
20%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Flickering Flame Technical Profile
What color is Flickering Flame? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #AA6E49. Colors similar to Flickering Flame include PPG Ginger Spice, Vista Paint Flickering Flame, Sherwin-Williams Brandywine. Flickering Flame has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 20, Flickering Flame creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Flickering Flame pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Flickering Flame
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Flickering Flame
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Flickering Flame
#AA6E49
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA779
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Flickering Flame
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Flickering Flame 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 Flickering Flame.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Flickering Flame — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Flickering Flame have?
Flickering Flame by Hirshfield's has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Flickering Flame from other brands?
The closest matches are Ginger Spice by PPG (#A66E49), Flickering Flame by Vista Paint (#A86D45), Brandywine by Sherwin-Williams (#A56C4A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Flickering Flame?
Flickering Flame has an LRV of 20.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Flickering Flame's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.