Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Boredom Buster |
| SKU | 1032 |
| Hex | #FF8E51 |
| RGB | 255, 142, 81 |
| HSL | 21°, 100%, 66% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Hirshfield's Boredom Buster
Boredom Buster sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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.
Boredom Buster 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 by brand
9 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Boredom Buster 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 #FF8E51 in HSL space. Pair Boredom Buster 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 Boredom Buster Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Boredom Buster 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 1032 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Boredom Buster
The closest Behr equivalent of Boredom Buster is Orange Spice (250B-5). At ΔE 0.25 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). If Behr is your counter, order Orange Spice and you'll get the same color. See the full Orange Spice swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Boredom Buster
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Boredom Buster. The nearest is Calypso Orange (2015-30) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Calypso Orange swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Boredom Buster
Valspar has no exact twin of Boredom Buster. The nearest is Brushed Orange (2007-3B) at ΔE 4.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42.4 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Brushed Orange swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Boredom Buster
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Boredom Buster is Chinese Lantern (PPG1196-6) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chinese Lantern swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Boredom Buster
At Glidden, the closest color to Boredom Buster is Desert Orange (78YR 39/593) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Desert Orange swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Boredom Buster
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Boredom Buster. The nearest is Sweet Cantaloupe (108-5DB) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sweet Cantaloupe swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Boredom Buster
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Valley of Fire (DE5167), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Boredom Buster without repainting risk. See the full Valley of Fire swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Boredom Buster
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Boredom Buster (1032), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Boredom Buster without repainting risk. See the full Boredom Buster swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Boredom Buster
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Boredom Buster is Boredom Buster (1032). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). If Kompozit is your counter, order Boredom Buster and you'll get the same color. See the full Boredom Buster swatch →