Best of the Bunch 1068 is a red paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #BC543F, LRV 17 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fire Dance from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BC543F · 1068
Best of the Bunch
17%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Best of the Bunch Technical Profile
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Best of the Bunch in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Best of the Bunch in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintBest of the Bunch
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreFire Dance
Fire Dance
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Best of the Bunch
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Red River
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Orange Vermillion
PPG
Nearly identical
Fall Foliage
Behr
Nearly identical
Peppery
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Rose Flame
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Orange Maple
Valspar
Very similar
Scorching Hot
Kilz
Very similar
Pearl Pink
RAL
Very similar
Petal .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Bamboozle
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Best of the Bunch
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Best of the Bunch
#BC543F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6A178
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Best of the Bunch
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Best of the Bunch 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Best of the Bunch.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Best of the Bunch — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Best of the Bunch have?
Best of the Bunch by Vista Paint 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 Best of the Bunch in your own space before committing.
What colors match Best of the Bunch from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Best of the Bunch are Fire Dance by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Best of the Bunch by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Red River by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Best of the Bunch'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 Best of the Bunch?
Best of the Bunch has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.4, 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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