Haley’s Comet 7973 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #FD8323, 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.
Ref. #FD8323 · 7973
Haley’s Comet
37%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Haley’s Comet Technical Profile
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Haley’s Comet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Haley’s Comet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintHaley’s Comet
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sOrange you Happy?
Orange you Happy?
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bright Mango
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Exotic Blossom
Behr
Nearly identical
Citrus Orange
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Navel
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Deep Orange
RAL
Very similar
Pumpkin Custard
Valspar
Very similar
Outback Orange
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Liger
Kilz
Very similar
Jack O Lantern
PPG
Very similar
Create .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Haley’s Comet
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
Pure 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
Similar Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Haley’s Comet.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Haley’s Comet in your own space before committing.
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 near-identical match), Bright Mango by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Exotic Blossom by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Haley’s Comet's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.