Ref. #EFAFA7 · 1072
Lusty Orange
52%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Lusty Orange Technical Profile
What color is Lusty Orange? It's a medium warm red with the hex code #EFAFA7. Colors similar to Lusty Orange include Sherwin-Williams Youthful Coral, Valspar Mad About Maddie, Vista Paint Lusty Orange. Lusty Orange has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 52, Lusty Orange sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with creamy off-whites like Alabaster for trim, walnut or cherry hardwoods, and brass hardware — the warmth keeps reds from feeling clinical. Deep forest green or navy work as bold accent walls. Reds intensify under 2700K-3000K warm bulbs, deepening into wine territory. Under 4000K+ cool LEDs they can read pinker or slightly washed — sample under your actual room lighting before committing.
Colors Similar to Lusty Orange
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lusty Orange
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lusty Orange
#EFAFA7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C3A26F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lusty Orange
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lusty Orange 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 Lusty Orange.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lusty Orange — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lusty Orange have?
Lusty Orange by Hirshfield's has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the red color family.
What colors match Lusty Orange from other brands?
The closest matches are Youthful Coral by Sherwin-Williams (#F0AFA8), Mad About Maddie by Valspar (#EFAEA7), Lusty Orange by Vista Paint (#EDAEA5). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Lusty Orange?
Lusty Orange has an LRV of 51.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lusty Orange's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.