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Ref. #8C4F46 · 0059

Quintessential

12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Quintessential 0059 is a red paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #8C4F46, LRV 12 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Burnt Russet from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Quintessential Technical Profile

HEX Code#8C4F46
RGB140, 79, 70
LRV11.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandHirshfield's

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Quintessential in Every Brand

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

Hirshfield'sQuintessential
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBurnt Russet

Burnt Russet

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Quintessential

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Remember Me Red

Valspar

Nearly identical

Spice

Behr

Nearly identical

Baked Bean

PPG

Nearly identical

Red Clay

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Toile Red

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Strattford

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Eating Room Red

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Red Ginseng

Kilz

Very similar

Clay .04

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Quintessential

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Quintessential

#8C4F46

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#9B896A

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Quintessential

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Savanna

Complement

Fish Story

Quintessential Room Palettes

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

Walls

Santo

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Best of the Bunch

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Gentle Caress

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Island Moment

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Hirshfield's Colors

Other Hirshfield's colors close to Quintessential.

Savanna

Hirshfield's · 0121

#874C44

Cogswell Cedar

Hirshfield's · H0012

#90534A

Richardson Brick

Hirshfield's · H0010

#854C47

Starlet

Hirshfield's · 0094

#854E51

Remaining Embers

Hirshfield's · 0053

#8A4C38

Mover and Shaker

Hirshfield's · 0158

#855D44

More red colors from other brands

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

Canyon Rouge

Dutch Boy · 304-5DB

#A2665F

Rose Window

Dutch Boy · 203-4DB

#E19A99

Decadence

Behr · PMD-89

#76423C

Coral Bells

Sherwin-Williams · 6593

#BB4B51

Flamenco

Benjamin Moore · CSP-1195

#A12533

Iron Ore

Dunn-Edwards · DE5153

#AF5B46

Quintessential — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Quintessential have?
Quintessential 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 Quintessential in your own space before committing.
What colors match Quintessential from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Quintessential are Burnt Russet by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Quintessential by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Onondaga Clay by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Quintessential'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 Quintessential?
Quintessential has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.6, 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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