Bugle Boy 0899 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #BB904C, estimated LRV 31 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bugle Boy from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #BB904C · 0899
Bugle Boy
31%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Bugle Boy Technical Profile
HEX Code#BB904C
RGB187, 144, 76
Estimated LRV31.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandVista Paint
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#BB8F4F
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Colors That Work With Bugle Boy
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bugle Boy
#BB904C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEB57D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bugle Boy
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bugle Boy 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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Bugle Boy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bugle Boy have?
Bugle Boy by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) 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 Bugle Boy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bugle Boy are Bugle Boy by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Maple Syrup by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Different Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Bugle Boy'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 Bugle Boy?
Bugle Boy 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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