Childhood Crush 1088 is a red paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #E26D68, LRV 28 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Childhood Crush from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E26D68 · 1088
Childhood Crush
28%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Childhood Crush Technical Profile
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Childhood Crush in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Childhood Crush in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sChildhood Crush
Nearly identical
Vista PaintChildhood Crush
Childhood Crush
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bird of Paradise
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
King Salmon
Behr
Nearly identical
Legacy Rose
PPG
Very similar
Blaze Orange
Valspar
Very similar
Sunset Horizon
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Geranium Red
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Coral Reef
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Antique Pink
RAL
Very similar
Hibiscus Tea
Kilz
Visible difference
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Childhood Crush
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Childhood Crush
#E26D68
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C29C70
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Childhood Crush
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Childhood Crush 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 Childhood Crush.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Childhood Crush — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Childhood Crush have?
Childhood Crush 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 Childhood Crush in your own space before committing.
What colors match Childhood Crush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Childhood Crush are Childhood Crush by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Bird of Paradise by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), King Salmon by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Childhood Crush'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 Childhood Crush?
Childhood Crush has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Childhood Crush's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.