Childhood Crush 1088 is a red paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #DF6B65, estimated LRV 27 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Childhood Crush from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #DF6B65 · 1088
Childhood Crush
27%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Childhood Crush Technical Profile
HEX Code#DF6B65
RGB223, 107, 101
Estimated LRV27.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandVista Paint
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Childhood Crush
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#E26D68
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#DF655D
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Colors That Work With Childhood Crush
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Childhood Crush
#DF6B65
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C19D71
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Childhood Crush
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Childhood Crush 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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Childhood Crush — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Childhood Crush have?
Childhood Crush by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) 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 Childhood Crush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Childhood Crush are Childhood Crush by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), King Salmon by Behr (a close digital match), Blaze Orange by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Childhood Crush'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 Childhood Crush?
Childhood Crush has a estimated lightness value of 27.1, 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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