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Old School
14%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Old School Technical Profile
What color is Old School? It's a deep cool yellow with the hex code #686945. Colors similar to Old School include Farrow & Ball Bancha, Vista Paint Old School, Benjamin Moore Guacamole. Old School has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 14, Old School creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Old School reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Old School
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Old School
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Old School
#686945
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6F875A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Old School
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Old School 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 Old School.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Old School — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Old School have?
Old School by Hirshfield's has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Old School from other brands?
The closest matches are Bancha by Farrow & Ball (#686A47), Old School by Vista Paint (#666842), Guacamole by Benjamin Moore (#656843). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Old School?
Old School has an LRV of 13.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Old School's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.