Bugle Boy 0899 is a brown paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #BB8F4F, LRV 31 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bugle Boy from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BB8F4F · 0899
Bugle Boy
31%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Bugle Boy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bugle Boy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sBugle Boy
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBugle Boy
Bugle Boy
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Radiance
Behr
Nearly identical
Gingerbread
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ghost Town
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Kurkuma
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Different Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Plank Road
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cairo Gold
Kilz
Very similar
Tan Your Hide
PPG
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bugle Boy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bugle Boy
#BB8F4F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFB47E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bugle Boy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bugle Boy 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 Bugle Boy.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bugle Boy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bugle Boy have?
Bugle Boy by Hirshfield's has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Bugle Boy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bugle Boy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bugle Boy are Bugle Boy by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Radiance by Behr (a near-identical match), Gingerbread by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bugle Boy'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 Bugle Boy?
Bugle Boy has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.8, 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 Bugle Boy's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.