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Boredom Buster

41%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Boredom Buster 1032 is a orange paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #FF8E51, LRV 41 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Orange Spice from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Boredom Buster Technical Profile

HEX Code#FF8E51
RGB255, 142, 81
LRV41.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandHirshfield's

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Boredom Buster in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Boredom Buster in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Hirshfield'sBoredom Buster
Nearly identical
BehrOrange Spice

Orange Spice

Behr

Nearly identical

Valley of Fire

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Boredom Buster

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Tangerine Melt

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Fresh Persimmons

Valspar

Very similar

Chinese Lantern

PPG

Very similar

Orange Crème

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Mischief

Kilz

Very similar

Outgoing Orange

Sherwin-Williams

Visible difference

Pastel Orange

RAL

Visible difference

Create .02

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Boredom Buster

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Boredom Buster

#FF8E51

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#D6C45C

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Boredom Buster

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Boredom Buster

Complement

Peaceful River

Boredom Buster Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Gold Sparkle

Pop

Casa De Oro

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Berry Patch

Pop

Gentle Caress

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Atmosphere

Pop

Charybdis

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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Orange Froth

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Sweet Butter

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Atrium White

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Coastal Cottage

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Antique White

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Boredom Buster — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Boredom Buster have?
Boredom Buster 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 Boredom Buster in your own space before committing.
What colors match Boredom Buster from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Boredom Buster are Orange Spice by Behr (a near-identical match), Valley of Fire by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Boredom Buster by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Boredom Buster'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 Boredom Buster?
Boredom Buster has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.2, 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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