Ballet Cream 1046 is a orange paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #FC8258, LRV 37 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ballet Cream from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FC8258 · 1046
Ballet Cream
37%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Ballet Cream Technical Profile
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Ballet Cream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ballet Cream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sBallet Cream
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBallet Cream
Ballet Cream
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Indian Paint Brush
Behr
Nearly identical
Tangerine Fusion
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Hibiscus Bloom
PPG
Very similar
Orange Slice
Valspar
Very similar
Orange Daylily
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Hyperactive
Kilz
Very similar
Clay
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Emberglow
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Bright Red Orange
RAL
Visible difference
Charlotte's Locks
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ballet Cream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ballet Cream
#FC8258
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D4B75E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ballet Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ballet Cream 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Ballet Cream.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ballet Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ballet Cream have?
Ballet Cream by Hirshfield's has a warm (golden) 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 Ballet Cream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ballet Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ballet Cream are Ballet Cream by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Indian Paint Brush by Behr (a near-identical match), Tangerine Fusion by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ballet Cream'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 Ballet Cream?
Ballet Cream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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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 Ballet Cream's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.