Best of the Bunch 1068 is a red paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #BD5442, LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Red River from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BD5442 · 1068
Best of the Bunch
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Best of the Bunch in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Best of the Bunch in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sBest of the Bunch
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsRed River
Red River
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Best of the Bunch
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
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Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
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Benjamin Moore
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Best of the Bunch
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Best of the Bunch
#BD5442
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7A27B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Best of the Bunch
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Best of the Bunch 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 Best of the Bunch.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Best of the Bunch — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Best of the Bunch have?
Best of the Bunch by Hirshfield's has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Best of the Bunch in your own space before committing.
What colors match Best of the Bunch from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Best of the Bunch are Red River by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Best of the Bunch by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Peppery by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Best of the Bunch'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 Best of the Bunch?
Best of the Bunch has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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