Hephaestus 0321 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #E1D4B5, 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.
Ref. #E1D4B5 · 0321
Hephaestus
66%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Hephaestus Technical Profile
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Hephaestus in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hephaestus in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintHephaestus
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sHephaestus
Hephaestus
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ivory Coast
PPG
Nearly identical
Cornice Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Meadow Dew
Valspar
Nearly identical
Limescent
Behr
Nearly identical
Hampshire Beige
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Stone .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Dirty Martini
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Celestial Moon
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
String
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pale Gold
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hephaestus
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
Pure 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
Similar Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Hephaestus.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hephaestus — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hephaestus have?
Hephaestus by Vista Paint 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 Hephaestus in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hephaestus from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hephaestus are Hephaestus by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Ivory Coast by PPG (a near-identical match), Cornice Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Hephaestus's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.