Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Ballet Cream |
| SKU | 1046 |
| Hex | #FC8258 |
| RGB | 252, 130, 88 |
| HSL | 15°, 96%, 67% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Hirshfield's Ballet Cream
Ballet Cream sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Ballet Cream is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Ballet Cream within Hirshfield's's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #FC8258 in HSL space. Pair Ballet Cream with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Hirshfield's Ballet Cream Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ballet Cream from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Hirshfield's 1046 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ballet Cream
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Ballet Cream — the nearest deck color, Kid's Stuff (SW 6893), is clearly different (ΔE 11.11). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1046 instead. See the full Kid's Stuff swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Ballet Cream
The closest Behr equivalent of Ballet Cream is Indian Paint Brush (230B-5). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36). If Behr is your counter, order Indian Paint Brush and you'll get the same color. See the full Indian Paint Brush swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Ballet Cream
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Tangerine Fusion (083), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Ballet Cream without repainting risk. See the full Tangerine Fusion swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Ballet Cream
Valspar's nearest match is Orange Slice (2002-1B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36.3 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Ballet Cream without repainting risk. See the full Orange Slice swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Ballet Cream
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Ballet Cream — the nearest deck color, Chinese Lantern (PPG1196-6), is clearly different (ΔE 7). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1046 instead. See the full Chinese Lantern swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Ballet Cream
At Glidden, the closest color to Ballet Cream is Sunbaked Orange (52YR 37/501) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sunbaked Orange swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Ballet Cream
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Ballet Cream — the nearest deck color, Orange Crème (109-5DB), is clearly different (ΔE 5.49). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1046 instead. See the full Orange Crème swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ballet Cream
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Ballet Cream — the nearest deck color, Outgoing Orange (HGSW 1123), is clearly different (ΔE 9). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1046 instead. See the full Outgoing Orange swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Ballet Cream
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Ballet Cream. The nearest is Tangerine Dream (DE5160) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tangerine Dream swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Ballet Cream
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Ballet Cream — the nearest deck color, Cottage Feel (JG-40), is clearly different (ΔE 21.62). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1046 instead. See the full Cottage Feel swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Ballet Cream
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Ballet Cream — the nearest deck color, Bisque (NO. 9811), is clearly different (ΔE 8.03). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1046 instead. See the full Bisque swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Ballet Cream
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Ballet Cream (1046), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Ballet Cream without repainting risk. See the full Ballet Cream swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Ballet Cream
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Ballet Cream — the nearest deck color, Sienna (CA120), is clearly different (ΔE 16.84). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1046 instead. See the full Sienna swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Ballet Cream
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Ballet Cream — the nearest deck color, Butternut Peel (BD43), is clearly different (ΔE 9.87). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1046 instead. See the full Butternut Peel swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Ballet Cream
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Ballet Cream — the nearest deck color, Pink Sky (PNT100-MD-28), is clearly different (ΔE 14.62). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1046 instead. See the full Pink Sky swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Ballet Cream
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Ballet Cream — the nearest deck color, Pixie (PIXIE), is clearly different (ΔE 13.1). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1046 instead. See the full Pixie swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Ballet Cream
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Ballet Cream — the nearest deck color, Barcelona Orange (BARCELONA ORANGE), is clearly different (ΔE 11.14). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1046 instead. See the full Barcelona Orange swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Ballet Cream
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Ballet Cream — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 15.42). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1046 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Ballet Cream
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Ballet Cream — the nearest deck color, Terracotta (398640), is clearly different (ΔE 11.18). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1046 instead. See the full Terracotta swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ballet Cream
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Ballet Cream is Ballet Cream (1046). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36). If Kompozit is your counter, order Ballet Cream and you'll get the same color. See the full Ballet Cream swatch →