Ref. #5C5142 · C-563
Bad Hair Day
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Bad Hair Day Technical Profile
What color is Bad Hair Day? It's a dark warm brown with the hex code #5C5142. Colors similar to Bad Hair Day include Benjamin Moore Char Brown, PPG Star Anise, PPG Friar's Brown. Bad Hair Day has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 9, Bad Hair Day creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Bad Hair Day pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Bad Hair Day
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Other Vista Paint colors close to Bad Hair Day.
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 belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Bad Hair Day from other brands?
The closest matches are Char Brown by Benjamin Moore (#5B5041), Star Anise by PPG (#5C5042), Friar's Brown by PPG (#5E5241). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Bad Hair Day?
Bad Hair Day has an LRV of 8.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
Explore More with Bad Hair Day
Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bad Hair Day's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.