Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Waxen Moon |
| SKU | 0921 |
| Hex | #B38241 |
| RGB | 179, 130, 65 |
| HSL | 34°, 47%, 48% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Hirshfield's Waxen Moon
Waxen Moon sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Waxen Moon 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
12 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
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Waxen Moon 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 #B38241 in HSL space. Pair Waxen Moon 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 Waxen Moon Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Waxen Moon 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 0921 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Waxen Moon
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Monarch Gold (SW 2920), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Waxen Moon without repainting risk. See the full Monarch Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Waxen Moon
Behr's nearest match is Rice Curry (MQ4-09), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Waxen Moon without repainting risk. See the full Rice Curry swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Waxen Moon
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Waxen Moon is Caramel Corn (2160-10). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Caramel Corn and you'll get the same color. See the full Caramel Corn swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Waxen Moon
The closest Valspar equivalent of Waxen Moon is Camel Ride (3005-7A). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.2 vs 27). If Valspar is your counter, order Camel Ride and you'll get the same color. See the full Camel Ride swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Waxen Moon
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Waxen Moon is Cider Toddy (PPG1207-7) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cider Toddy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Waxen Moon
At Glidden, the closest color to Waxen Moon is Cider Toddy (PPG1207-7) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cider Toddy swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Waxen Moon
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Waxen Moon is Bourbon Street (318-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bourbon Street swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Waxen Moon
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Waxen Moon is Bourbon Butterscotch (HGSW 2131) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bourbon Butterscotch swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Waxen Moon
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Bungalow Gold (DET484), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Waxen Moon without repainting risk. See the full Bungalow Gold swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Waxen Moon
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Amber Essence (H027), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Waxen Moon without repainting risk. See the full Amber Essence swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Waxen Moon
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Waxen Moon is Waxen Moon (0921). 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 26 vs 27). If Kompozit is your counter, order Waxen Moon and you'll get the same color. See the full Waxen Moon swatch →