Hot Spot 0946 is a yellow paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #FFE597, estimated LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Butter Tart from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Hirshfield's · #FFE597 · 0946
Hot Spot
80%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Hot Spot Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFE597
RGB255, 229, 151
Estimated LRV79.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyyellow
BrandHirshfield's
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Butter Tart
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#FFE79A
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Polka Dot Skirt
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#FDE594
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#FEE59C
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Sunny
PPG
#FFE693
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Softened Yellow
Dutch Boy
#F9DF8F
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Lemon Drops
Benjamin Moore
#FFE9A0
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Sun Kissed
Dunn-Edwards
#FFE29B
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Aspire .02
Colorhouse
#FAE39F
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Sunny Veranda
Sherwin-Williams
#FEDF94
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#F7E29D
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#FFDF85
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Colors That Work With Hot Spot
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hot Spot
#FFE597
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8D65C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hot Spot
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hot Spot 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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Hot Spot — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hot Spot have?
Hot Spot by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Hot Spot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hot Spot are Butter Tart by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Sign of the Crown by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Polka Dot Skirt by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Hot Spot'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 Hot Spot?
Hot Spot has a estimated lightness value of 79.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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