Rare Happening 0242 is a brown paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #8D6A48, LRV 16 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Slippery Stone from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8D6A48 · 0242
Rare Happening
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Rare Happening Technical Profile
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Rare Happening in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rare Happening in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sRare Happening
Nearly identical
PPGSlippery Stone
Slippery Stone
PPG
Nearly identical
Cowboy Trails
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rare Happening
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Steady Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Reindeer Antler
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Brown Beige
RAL
Nearly identical
Barcelona Brown
Behr
Very similar
Glenwood Brown
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Standing Still
Valspar
Very similar
Caramel Nut
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rare Happening
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rare Happening
#8D6A48
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9D9C6B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rare Happening
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rare Happening 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 Rare Happening.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rare Happening — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rare Happening have?
Rare Happening by Hirshfield's has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Rare Happening in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rare Happening from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rare Happening are Slippery Stone by PPG (a near-identical match), Cowboy Trails by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Rare Happening by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rare Happening'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 Rare Happening?
Rare Happening has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Rare Happening's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.