Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Impulse |
| SKU | 0989 |
| Hex | #D39553 |
| RGB | 211, 149, 83 |
| HSL | 31°, 59%, 58% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Hirshfield's Impulse
Impulse sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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.
Impulse 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 at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. 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
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Impulse 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 #D39553 in HSL space. Pair Impulse 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 Impulse Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Impulse 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 0989 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Impulse
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Impulse is Honeycomb (SW 6375). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Honeycomb and you'll get the same color. See the full Honeycomb swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Impulse
Behr's nearest match is Saffron Strands (PPU6-02), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Impulse without repainting risk. See the full Saffron Strands swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Impulse
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Delightful Golden (2158-30), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Impulse without repainting risk. See the full Delightful Golden swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Impulse
Valspar's nearest match is Autumn Spice (3003-5B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.7 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Impulse without repainting risk. See the full Autumn Spice swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Impulse
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Polo Pony (PPG1202-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Impulse without repainting risk. See the full Polo Pony swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Impulse
At Glidden, the closest color to Impulse is Polo Pony (PPG1202-6) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Polo Pony swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Impulse
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Impulse is Golden Meadow (213-5DB). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 35). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Golden Meadow and you'll get the same color. See the full Golden Meadow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Impulse
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Impulse is Honeycomb (HGSW 2133). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Honeycomb and you'll get the same color. See the full Honeycomb swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Impulse
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Impulse is Brushed Clay (DE5243) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brushed Clay swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Impulse
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Impulse — the nearest deck color, Juniper Tree (JG-166), is clearly different (ΔE 15.94). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0989 instead. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Impulse
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Impulse — the nearest deck color, India Yellow (NO. 66), is clearly different (ΔE 5.36). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0989 instead. See the full India Yellow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Impulse
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Impulse (0989), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Impulse without repainting risk. See the full Impulse swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Impulse
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Impulse — the nearest deck color, Bronzite (R053), is clearly different (ΔE 8.47). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0989 instead. See the full Bronzite swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Impulse
C2 Paint's nearest match is Morelia (C2-603), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Impulse without repainting risk. See the full Morelia swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Impulse
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Impulse — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 7.3). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0989 instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Impulse
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Impulse — the nearest deck color, Pixie (PIXIE), is clearly different (ΔE 8.18). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0989 instead. See the full Pixie swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Impulse
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Impulse — the nearest deck color, Barcelona Orange (BARCELONA ORANGE), is clearly different (ΔE 6.9). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0989 instead. See the full Barcelona Orange swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Impulse
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Impulse — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 17.67). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0989 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Impulse
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Impulse — the nearest deck color, Terracotta (398640), is clearly different (ΔE 6.71). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0989 instead. See the full Terracotta swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Impulse
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Impulse is Impulse (0989). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). If Kompozit is your counter, order Impulse and you'll get the same color. See the full Impulse swatch →