Haley’s Comet 7973 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #FD8323, estimated LRV 37 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Orange you Happy? from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #FD8323 · 7973
Haley’s Comet
37%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Haley’s Comet Technical Profile
HEX Code#FD8323
RGB253, 131, 35
Estimated LRV37.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandVista Paint
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Orange you Happy?
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#FD7F22
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Colors That Work With Haley’s Comet
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Haley’s Comet
#FD8323
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D5CE5D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Haley’s Comet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Haley’s Comet 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
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Haley’s Comet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Haley’s Comet have?
Haley’s Comet by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Haley’s Comet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Haley’s Comet are Orange you Happy? by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Bright Mango by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Exotic Blossom by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Haley’s Comet'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 Haley’s Comet?
Haley’s Comet has a estimated lightness value of 37.2, 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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