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Southern Breeze
71%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Southern Breeze Technical Profile
What color is Southern Breeze? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #FFD4A7. Colors similar to Southern Breeze include Dunn-Edwards Nevada Morning, Vista Paint Southern Breeze, Benjamin Moore Funky Fruit. Southern Breeze has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 71, Southern Breeze reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. 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 Southern Breeze
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Southern Breeze
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Southern Breeze
#FFD4A7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D5D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Southern Breeze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Southern Breeze 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 Southern Breeze.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Southern Breeze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Southern Breeze have?
Southern Breeze by Hirshfield's has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Southern Breeze from other brands?
The closest matches are Nevada Morning by Dunn-Edwards (#FFD5A7), Southern Breeze by Vista Paint (#FDD2A4), Funky Fruit by Benjamin Moore (#FFD5AB). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Southern Breeze?
Southern Breeze has an LRV of 71.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Southern Breeze's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.