Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Downy Feather |
| SKU | 0975 |
| Hex | #FEAA66 |
| RGB | 254, 170, 102 |
| HSL | 27°, 99%, 70% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Hirshfield's Downy Feather
Downy Feather sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Downy Feather is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
10 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Downy Feather within Hirshfield's's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #FEAA66 in HSL space. Pair Downy Feather with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Hirshfield's Downy Feather Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Downy Feather from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Hirshfield's 0975 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Downy Feather
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Downy Feather. The nearest is Stirring Orange (SW 6889) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stirring Orange swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Downy Feather
At Behr, the closest color to Downy Feather is Cheese Puff (P240-5) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cheese Puff swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Downy Feather
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Tangerine Zing (132), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Downy Feather without repainting risk. See the full Tangerine Zing swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Downy Feather
Valspar's nearest match is Orange Zest (V010-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52.9 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Downy Feather without repainting risk. See the full Orange Zest swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Downy Feather
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Sorbete De Melon (PPG17-21), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Downy Feather without repainting risk. See the full Sorbete De Melon swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Downy Feather
Glidden's nearest match is Sorbete De Melon (PPG17-21), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Downy Feather without repainting risk. See the full Sorbete De Melon swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Downy Feather
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Downy Feather. The nearest is Freshly Squeezed (111-5DB) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Freshly Squeezed swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Downy Feather
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Downy Feather. The nearest is Blazing Autumn (DE5235) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blazing Autumn swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Downy Feather
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Downy Feather (0975), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Downy Feather without repainting risk. See the full Downy Feather swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Downy Feather
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Downy Feather is Downy Feather (0975). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). If Kompozit is your counter, order Downy Feather and you'll get the same color. See the full Downy Feather swatch →