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Sun Drops

48%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Sun Drops 0823 is a orange paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #EAAF11, LRV 48 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sun Drops from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Sun Drops Technical Profile

HEX Code#EAAF11
RGB234, 175, 17
LRV48.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandHirshfield's

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Sun Drops in Every Brand

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

Hirshfield'sSun Drops
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSun Drops

Sun Drops

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Midsummer Gold

Behr

Nearly identical

Yellow Summer

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Illuminate Me

Valspar

Very similar

Goldfinch

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Sweet As Honey

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Golden Nugget

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Melon Yellow

RAL

Very similar

Fall Gold

PPG

Very similar

Aspire .06

Colorhouse

Very similar

Extrovert

Kilz

Visible difference

Babouche

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Colors That Work With Sun Drops

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Sun Drops

#EAAF11

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B4CD61

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Sun Drops

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Sun Drops

Complement

Beacon Blue

Sun Drops Room Palettes

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

Walls

Always Neutral

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Tropical Twist

Pop

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Raindance

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Melbourne

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Venetian Wall

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Tory Blue

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Hirshfield's Colors

Other Hirshfield's colors close to Sun Drops.

Lemon Dream

Hirshfield's · 0942

#EEA300

Lemon Whisper

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#FFB10D

Fresh Scent

Hirshfield's · 0837

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I Love To Boogie

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Frenzy

Hirshfield's · 0949

#FFB000

Yolk

Hirshfield's · 0844

#EFC700

More orange colors from other brands

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

Wild Rice

PPG · 1072-3

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Sand Dollar

Benjamin Moore · 877

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Chestnut Bisque

Behr · S200-4

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Golden Lake

Vista Paint · 0316

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Taj Mahal

Behr · M300-2

#F4E2BC

Earthy Cane

PPG · 1103-4

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Sun Drops — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Sun Drops have?
Sun Drops by Hirshfield's has a warm (golden) 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 Sun Drops in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sun Drops from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sun Drops are Sun Drops by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Midsummer Gold by Behr (a near-identical match), Sun Drops by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sun Drops'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 Sun Drops?
Sun Drops has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 48.2, 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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