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Ref. #DFC1A8 · 0154

Romulus

57%LRV Value
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Romulus 0154 is a orange paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #DFC1A8, LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Weathered Sandstone from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Romulus Technical Profile

HEX Code#DFC1A8
RGB223, 193, 168
LRV56.7
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandHirshfield's

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Romulus in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Romulus in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Hirshfield'sRomulus
Nearly identical
PPGWeathered Sandstone

Weathered Sandstone

PPG

Nearly identical

Big on Beige

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Nature's Symphony

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Wassail

Kilz

Nearly identical

Mesa Sand

Valspar

Nearly identical

Rustic Peach

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Gypsum Rose

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Cockleshell

Behr

Very similar

Setting Plaster

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Sweet Orange

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Romulus

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Romulus

#DFC1A8

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B5B37D

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Romulus

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Cinnamon Ice

Complement

Palatial Skies

Romulus Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Austere

Pop

Casa De Oro

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Flowering Chestnut

Pop

Gentle Caress

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Atmosphere

Pop

Skylla

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Hirshfield's Colors

Other Hirshfield's colors close to Romulus.

Tailor's Buff

Hirshfield's · H0036

#DFC2AA

Candle Light

Hirshfield's · 0168

#DDC1A6

Golden Buff

Hirshfield's · 0288

#DEC8A3

Marshmallow Mist

Hirshfield's · 0265

#E0CAAA

Gabriel's Light

Hirshfield's · 0322

#DACCA8

Coconut Crumble

Hirshfield's · 0308

#E2CEA6

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Rusty Orange

Dunn-Edwards · DE5248

#EDB384

Savory Cream

Benjamin Moore · 2105-70

#EDE2DB

Magnolia

Kilz · LD230-01

#FBE5BB

Ice Breaker

Benjamin Moore · CC-428

#E8DED0

Invigorate

Sherwin-Williams · 6886

#E47237

Champagne White

Kilz · TB-06

#EEE3D6

Romulus — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Romulus have?
Romulus 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 Romulus in your own space before committing.
What colors match Romulus from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Romulus are Weathered Sandstone by PPG (a near-identical match), Big on Beige by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Tiny Calf by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Romulus'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 Romulus?
Romulus has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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