Ref. #FFAF38 · 962
Pieces Of Eight
52%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Pieces Of Eight Technical Profile
What color is Pieces Of Eight? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #FFAF38. Colors similar to Pieces Of Eight include Dunn-Edwards Ripe Pumpkin, Behr Glorious Gold, Vista Paint Pieces of Eight. Pieces Of Eight has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 52, Pieces Of Eight 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 warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Pieces Of Eight
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pieces Of Eight
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pieces Of Eight
#FFAF38
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CAD65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pieces Of Eight
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pieces Of Eight 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 Pieces Of Eight.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pieces Of Eight — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pieces Of Eight have?
Pieces Of Eight by Hirshfield's has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Pieces Of Eight from other brands?
The closest matches are Ripe Pumpkin by Dunn-Edwards (#FFAF37), Glorious Gold by Behr (#FFAE34), Pieces of Eight by Vista Paint (#FFAD34). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pieces Of Eight?
Pieces Of Eight has an LRV of 52.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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