Best of the Bunch 1068 is a red paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #BD5442, estimated 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.
Hirshfield's · #BD5442 · 1068
Best of the Bunch
18%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Best of the Bunch Technical Profile
HEX Code#BD5442
RGB189, 84, 66
Estimated LRV17.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandHirshfield's
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Colors That Work With Best of the Bunch
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Best of the Bunch
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Best of the Bunch Room Palettes
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Best of the Bunch by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Peppery by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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