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Ref. #EEDAAC · 0868

Shortcake

71%LRV Value
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Shortcake 0868 is a orange paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #EEDAAC, LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shortcake from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Shortcake Technical Profile

HEX Code#EEDAAC
RGB238, 218, 172
LRV71.3
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandHirshfield's

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Shortcake in Every Brand

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

Hirshfield'sShortcake
Nearly identical
Vista PaintShortcake

Shortcake

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Fairest of Gold

PPG

Nearly identical

Golden Lab

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Glimmer Bright

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Quiet Veranda

Behr

Nearly identical

Drop Of Gold

Kilz

Nearly identical

Friendly Yellow

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Tortilla

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Farrow's Cream

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Canary Diamond

Valspar

Very similar

Grain .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Shortcake

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Shortcake

#EEDAAC

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B1C171

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Shortcake

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Bavarian Cream

Complement

Sky High

Shortcake Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Wing Man

Pop

Mexican Spirit

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Melbourne

Pop

Medieval

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

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Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Tory Blue

Pop

Skylla

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Dainty Flower

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Sparkle Glow

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More orange colors from other brands

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

Champagne White

Kilz · TB-06

#EEE3D6

Budding Peach

PPG · 1198-2

#F3D4BF

Crewelwork Ivory

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Sahara Sands

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Something Sweet

Kilz · LC200-02

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Beachcombing

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#E4C683

Shortcake — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Shortcake have?
Shortcake 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 Shortcake in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shortcake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shortcake are Shortcake by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Fairest of Gold by PPG (a near-identical match), Golden Lab by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Shortcake'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 Shortcake?
Shortcake has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.

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