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Hayloft
59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Hayloft Technical Profile
What color is Hayloft? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #E0C796. Colors similar to Hayloft include Farrow & Ball Hay, Hirshfield's Follow The Leader, Hirshfield's Frozen Fruit. Hayloft has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 59, Hayloft sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 Hayloft
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Hay
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Follow The Leader
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Corn Chowder
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Almond Cookie
Behr
Nearly identical
Sweeney Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pale Moss
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Honeysuckle Beige
Valspar
Very similar
Taos Sand Beige
MPC
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hayloft
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hayloft
#E0C796
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0BA78
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hayloft
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hayloft 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Hayloft.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hayloft — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hayloft have?
Hayloft by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Hayloft from other brands?
The closest matches are Hay by Farrow & Ball (#DFC795), Follow The Leader by Hirshfield's (#DCC596), Frozen Fruit by Hirshfield's (#E1CA99). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Hayloft?
Hayloft has an LRV of 58.9, 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 Hayloft's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.