Hot-Crossed Bun 3005-9B is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #AF9369, LRV 31 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tan Hide from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AF9369 · 3005-9B
Hot-Crossed Bun
31%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Hot-Crossed Bun Technical Profile
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Hot-Crossed Bun in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hot-Crossed Bun in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparHot-Crossed Bun
Nearly identical
Vista PaintTan Hide
Tan Hide
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Imagine
PPG
Nearly identical
Tyler Taupe
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tan Hide
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Petit Shallot
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Burlap
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Rattan Basket
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Burnt Almond
Behr
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Cardboard Box
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hot-Crossed Bun
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hot-Crossed Bun
#AF9369
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hot-Crossed Bun
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hot-Crossed Bun 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Hot-Crossed Bun.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hot-Crossed Bun — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hot-Crossed Bun have?
Hot-Crossed Bun by Valspar has a neutral 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 Hot-Crossed Bun in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hot-Crossed Bun from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hot-Crossed Bun are Tan Hide by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Imagine by PPG (a near-identical match), Tradition Gold by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hot-Crossed Bun'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 Hot-Crossed Bun?
Hot-Crossed Bun has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.0, 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 Hot-Crossed Bun's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.