Hephaestus 0321 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #E1D4B5, estimated LRV 66 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hephaestus from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #E1D4B5 · 0321
Hephaestus
66%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Hephaestus Technical Profile
HEX Code#E1D4B5
RGB225, 212, 181
Estimated LRV66.4
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandVista Paint
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Compare alternatives to Hephaestus
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Hephaestus
Hirshfield's
#E1D4B6
Close digital match
Ivory Coast
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#E1D3B5
Close digital match
Cornice Tan
Benjamin Moore
#E3D4B4
Close digital match
Meadow Dew
Valspar
#E5D6B5
Close digital match
Limescent
Behr
#DFD1B4
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Hampshire Beige
Dutch Boy
#DBCFB0
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Stone .01
Colorhouse
#E1D6BB
Close digital match
Dirty Martini
Sherwin-Williams
#DDD0B6
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Celestial Moon
Dunn-Edwards
#E3D4B9
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String
Farrow & Ball
#DDCDAE
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Pale Gold
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#DCD0B8
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Colors That Work With Hephaestus
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hephaestus
#E1D4B5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8B37F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hephaestus
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hephaestus 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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Hephaestus — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hephaestus have?
Hephaestus by Vista Paint has a neutral 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 Hephaestus from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hephaestus are Hephaestus by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Ivory Coast by PPG (a close digital match), Cornice Tan by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Hephaestus'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 Hephaestus?
Hephaestus has a estimated lightness value of 66.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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