Best of the Bunch
1068 · #BD5442 · LRV 18 — warm red tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Rumors8
- 2Million Dollar Red13
- 3Best of the Bunch18
- 4Daring25
- 5Rejuvenate30
What Color Is Best of the Bunch, Really?
Best of the Bunch reads as a warm red tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Kompozit 1068 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Best of the Bunch
Best of the Bunch works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
How Lighting Changes Best of the Bunch
With an LRV of 18, Best of the Bunch is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Best of the Bunch are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Kompozit 1068 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | PepperySW 6615 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.2 | 17 | Color page → |
| Behr | Fall FoliageHDC-FL14-3 · Behr | 2.4 | 18 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Fire Dance2171-20 · Benjamin Moore | 1.6 | 18 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Terra Cotta Red2004-3A · Valspar | 2.4 | 17.1 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Orange VermillionPPG1194-7 · PPG / Glidden | 2.8 | 17 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Orange VermillionPPG1194-7 · Glidden | 2.5 | 17 | Color page → |
Similar Kompozit Colors
The nearest shades to Best of the Bunch within Kompozit's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #BD5442 in HSL space. Pair Best of the Bunch with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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