Lemon Surprise 0815 is a orange paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #E1BC5C, LRV 53 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lemon Surprise from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E1BC5C · 0815
Lemon Surprise
53%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Lemon Surprise Technical Profile
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Lemon Surprise in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lemon Surprise in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sLemon Surprise
Nearly identical
Vista PaintLemon Surprise
Lemon Surprise
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Golden Appeal
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wheat Stalk
PPG
Nearly identical
Mustard Glaze
Valspar
Nearly identical
Damask Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Quilt Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Quilted Gold
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Dandelion Wish
Behr
Very similar
Equator
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lemon Surprise
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lemon Surprise
#E1BC5C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0C36F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lemon Surprise
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lemon Surprise 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 Lemon Surprise.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lemon Surprise — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lemon Surprise have?
Lemon Surprise 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 Lemon Surprise in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lemon Surprise from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lemon Surprise are Lemon Surprise by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Golden Appeal by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Wheat Stalk by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lemon Surprise'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 Lemon Surprise?
Lemon Surprise has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.7, 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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Why Lemon Surprise's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.