New Bud 1006-5C is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B1828D, estimated LRV 27 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Merry Meredith from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #B1828D · 1006-5C
New Bud
27%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
New Bud Technical Profile
HEX Code#B1828D
RGB177, 130, 141
Estimated LRV27.2
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyred
BrandValspar
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#AD7F89
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Colors That Work With New Bud
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
New Bud
#B1828D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8F85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for New Bud
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
New Bud Room Palettes
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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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New Bud — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does New Bud have?
New Bud by Valspar has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the red 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 New Bud from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to New Bud are Merry Meredith by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Rare Find by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Warm Comfort by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting New Bud'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 New Bud?
New Bud has a estimated lightness value of 27.2, 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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