Haymarket Straw 20YY 44/304 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CFAE7B, LRV 45 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Romanesque Gold from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CFAE7B · 20YY 44/304
Haymarket Straw
45%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Haymarket Straw Technical Profile
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Haymarket Straw in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Haymarket Straw in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGHaymarket Straw
Nearly identical
BehrRomanesque Gold
Romanesque Gold
Behr
Nearly identical
Warm Butterscotch
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Downing Straw
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Balsam Brown
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Banana Nut
Kilz
Nearly identical
Gold Digger
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wilmington Tan
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Castell Harlech
Valspar
Very similar
Snapping Turtle
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Haymarket Straw
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Haymarket Straw
#CFAE7B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFB67C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Haymarket Straw
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Haymarket Straw 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 Haymarket Straw.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Haymarket Straw — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Haymarket Straw have?
Haymarket Straw by PPG 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 Haymarket Straw in your own space before committing.
What colors match Haymarket Straw from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Haymarket Straw are Romanesque Gold by Behr (a near-identical match), Cup Of Tea by Behr (a near-identical match), Warm Butterscotch by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Haymarket Straw'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 Haymarket Straw?
Haymarket Straw has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.0, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Haymarket Straw's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.