Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Zambia |
| SKU | 0963 |
| Hex | #FF990E |
| RGB | 255, 153, 14 |
| HSL | 35°, 100%, 53% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Hirshfield's Zambia
Zambia sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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.
Zambia 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 Zambia 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 #FF990E in HSL space. Pair Zambia 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 Zambia Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Zambia 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 0963 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Zambia
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Zambia is Laughing Orange (SW 6895) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Laughing Orange swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Zambia
Behr's nearest match is Instant Delight (S-G-330), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Zambia without repainting risk. See the full Instant Delight swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Zambia
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Zambia is Orange Sky (2018-10) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orange Sky swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Zambia
The closest Valspar equivalent of Zambia is Monarch Wing (2008-1A). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44.2 vs 43). If Valspar is your counter, order Monarch Wing and you'll get the same color. See the full Monarch Wing swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Zambia
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Zambia — the nearest deck color, Cornucopia (PPG1203-7), is clearly different (ΔE 5.03). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0963 instead. See the full Cornucopia swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Zambia
Glidden has no exact twin of Zambia. The nearest is Marigold Petals (05YY 42/727) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Marigold Petals swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Zambia
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Zambia. The nearest is Mangolicious (112-7DB) at ΔE 4.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mangolicious swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Zambia
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Zambia — the nearest deck color, Mod Yellow (HGSW 1161), is clearly different (ΔE 5.9). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0963 instead. See the full Mod Yellow swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Zambia
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Zambia. The nearest is Orange Jewel (DEA115) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Orange Jewel swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Zambia
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Zambia — the nearest deck color, Cottage Feel (JG-40), is clearly different (ΔE 14.14). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0963 instead. See the full Cottage Feel swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Zambia
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Zambia — the nearest deck color, Orangery (NO. 70), is clearly different (ΔE 11.94). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0963 instead. See the full Orangery swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Zambia
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Zambia (0963), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Zambia without repainting risk. See the full Zambia swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Zambia
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Zambia — the nearest deck color, Amber (CA132), is clearly different (ΔE 12.47). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0963 instead. See the full Amber swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Zambia
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Zambia — the nearest deck color, Torch (C2-618), is clearly different (ΔE 9.76). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0963 instead. See the full Torch swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Zambia
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Zambia — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 15.56). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0963 instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Zambia
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Zambia — the nearest deck color, Pixie (PIXIE), is clearly different (ΔE 15.91). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0963 instead. See the full Pixie swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Zambia
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Zambia — the nearest deck color, Arles (ARLES), is clearly different (ΔE 8.54). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0963 instead. See the full Arles swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Zambia
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Zambia — the nearest deck color, Eames (BD-EA), is clearly different (ΔE 17.63). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0963 instead. See the full Eames swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Zambia
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Zambia — the nearest deck color, Terracotta (398640), is clearly different (ΔE 13.4). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0963 instead. See the full Terracotta swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Zambia
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Zambia is Zambia (0963). 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 44 vs 43). If Kompozit is your counter, order Zambia and you'll get the same color. See the full Zambia swatch →