Hot-Crossed Bun 3005-9B is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #AF9369, estimated 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.
Valspar · #AF9369 · 3005-9B
Hot-Crossed Bun
31%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Hot-Crossed Bun Technical Profile
HEX Code#AF9369
RGB175, 147, 105
Estimated LRV31.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandValspar
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#AF926D
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Colors That Work With Hot-Crossed Bun
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Imagine by PPG (a close digital match), Tradition Gold by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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