Prairie Sand 0289 is a orange paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #C9B18A, LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Only Yesterday from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C9B18A · 0289
Prairie Sand
46%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Prairie Sand Technical Profile
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Prairie Sand in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Prairie Sand in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sPrairie Sand
Nearly identical
Vista PaintOnly Yesterday
Only Yesterday
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Harmonic Tan
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Perfect Tan
Behr
Nearly identical
Maize
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bridgewater Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cookie Crumb
PPG
Nearly identical
Warm and Toasty
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dining Room Gold
Valspar
Very similar
Pale Ale
Kilz
Very similar
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cord
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Prairie Sand
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Prairie Sand
#C9B18A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAB082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Prairie Sand
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Prairie Sand 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 Prairie Sand.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Prairie Sand — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Prairie Sand have?
Prairie Sand 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 Prairie Sand in your own space before committing.
What colors match Prairie Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Prairie Sand are Only Yesterday by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Prairie Sand by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Harmonic Tan by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Prairie Sand'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 Prairie Sand?
Prairie Sand has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Prairie Sand's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.