Shortcake 0868 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #EEDAAA, LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shortcake from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EEDAAA · 0868
Shortcake
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Shortcake Technical Profile
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Shortcake in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Shortcake in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintShortcake
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sShortcake
Shortcake
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Fairest of Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Golden Lab
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tortilla
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Glimmer Bright
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Quiet Veranda
Behr
Nearly identical
Friendly Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Drop Of Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Canary Diamond
Valspar
Nearly identical
Grain .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Shortcake
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shortcake
#EEDAAA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1C270
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shortcake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shortcake 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 Shortcake.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Shortcake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shortcake have?
Shortcake 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 Shortcake in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shortcake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shortcake are Shortcake by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Fairest of Gold by PPG (a near-identical match), Golden Lab by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Shortcake'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 Shortcake?
Shortcake has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.2, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Shortcake's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.