May Sun 0971 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #F9E9CF, LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is May Sun from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F9E9CF · 0971
May Sun
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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May Sun in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to May Sun in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintMay Sun
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sMay Sun
May Sun
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pumpkin Seeds
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Basket
Valspar
Nearly identical
Magnolia Spray
PPG
Nearly identical
Nice Cream
Behr
Nearly identical
Radiant Glow
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
New White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Welcome White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
All-Star
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Create .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Cupcake Frosting
Kilz
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With May Sun
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
May Sun
#F9E9CF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BDC969
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for May Sun
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
May Sun 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 May Sun.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
May Sun — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does May Sun have?
May Sun 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 May Sun in your own space before committing.
What colors match May Sun from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to May Sun are May Sun by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Pumpkin Seeds by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Basket by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting May Sun'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 May Sun?
May Sun has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 82.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why May Sun's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.