Bad Hair Day 0564 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #5C5142, LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Char Brown from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5C5142 · 0564
Bad Hair Day
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Bad Hair Day in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bad Hair Day in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintBad Hair Day
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreChar Brown
Char Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Star Anise
PPG
Nearly identical
Brown Suede
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Treemoss
Behr
Nearly identical
Tungsten
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Furlough
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Harvest Brown
Valspar
Nearly identical
Raw Cacao Bean
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Very similar
Binoculars
Kilz
Very similar
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bad Hair Day
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bad Hair Day
#5C5142
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7A7D54
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bad Hair Day
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bad Hair Day 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
Similar Vista Paint Colors
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More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bad Hair Day — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bad Hair Day have?
Bad Hair Day by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Bad Hair Day in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bad Hair Day from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bad Hair Day are Char Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Star Anise by PPG (a near-identical match), Friar's Brown by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bad Hair Day'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 Bad Hair Day?
Bad Hair Day has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Bad Hair Day's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.