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Ref. #B38241 · 0921

Waxen Moon

26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Waxen Moon 0921 is a brown paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #B38241, LRV 26 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Caramel Corn from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Waxen Moon Technical Profile

HEX Code#B38241
RGB179, 130, 65
LRV25.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familybrown
BrandHirshfield's

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Waxen Moon in Every Brand

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

Hirshfield'sWaxen Moon
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCaramel Corn

Caramel Corn

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Farmhouse Ochre

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Fall Leaf

Kilz

Nearly identical

Pumpkin Squash

Valspar

Nearly identical

Bronzed Tan

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Rice Curry

Behr

Nearly identical

Bungalow Gold

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Cider Toddy

PPG

Very similar

Butterscotch

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Wood .01

Colorhouse

Very similar

India Yellow

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Waxen Moon

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Waxen Moon

#B38241

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADB275

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Waxen Moon

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Waxen Moon

Complement

Pacific Blues

Waxen Moon Room Palettes

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

Walls

Santo

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pumpkin

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Raindance

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Medieval

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

White Kitten

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Skylla

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Hirshfield's Colors

Other Hirshfield's colors close to Waxen Moon.

Millionaire

Hirshfield's · 0907

#B6843C

Unforgettably Gold

Hirshfield's · 0900

#AE8245

Gold Metal

Hirshfield's · 0998

#B17743

Saffron Valley

Hirshfield's · 0872

#A7843E

Beeswax Candle

Hirshfield's · 0991

#BF7E41

Farmhouse Ochre

Hirshfield's · H0027

#BD8339

More brown colors from other brands

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

Wet Clay

Benjamin Moore · CSP-1045

#96846B

Pirate's Chest

Benjamin Moore · 230

#A18C60

Providence Olive

Benjamin Moore · HC-98

#ADA283

Favorite Fudge

PPG · 1099-7

#877252

Tattle Tan

PPG · 1093-7

#A48454

Clay .07

Colorhouse · Clay-07

#C27355

Waxen Moon — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Waxen Moon have?
Waxen Moon 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 Waxen Moon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Waxen Moon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Waxen Moon are Caramel Corn by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Farmhouse Ochre by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Waxen Moon by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Waxen Moon'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 Waxen Moon?
Waxen Moon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.9, 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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