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Bright Bittersweet

30%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Bright Bittersweet 7989 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #E87434, LRV 30 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tart Orange from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Bright Bittersweet Technical Profile

HEX Code#E87434
RGB232, 116, 52
LRV29.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandVista Paint

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Bright Bittersweet in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Bright Bittersweet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Vista PaintBright Bittersweet
Nearly identical
BehrTart Orange

Tart Orange

Behr

Nearly identical

Invigorate

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Pumpkin Patch

PPG

Nearly identical

Lava Lamp

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Summer Treat

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Sandy Peppers

Valspar

Very similar

Electric Orange

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Hyperactive

Kilz

Very similar

Sweet Potato

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Deep Orange

RAL

Very similar

Create .03

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Bright Bittersweet

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Bright Bittersweet

#E87434

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#CABC68

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Bright Bittersweet

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Bright Bittersweet

Complement

Royal Peacock

Bright Bittersweet Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Moon Drop

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Graham Crust

Pop

This Color

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Naughty Marietta

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Fine Burgundy

Pop

This Color

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Time to Grow

Pop

This Color

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Light My Fire

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More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Something Sweet

Kilz · LC200-02

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Beachcombing

Dunn-Edwards · DET494

#E4C683

Mac N Cheese

Hirshfield's · 0954

#FFBF2B

Eastern Wind

Behr · ECC-24-2

#EDE6D5

Brass Rail

PPG · 30YY 44/509

#D6B053

Cinnamon Frost

PPG · 1081-4

#D3B191

Bright Bittersweet — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Bright Bittersweet have?
Bright Bittersweet by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Bright Bittersweet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bright Bittersweet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bright Bittersweet are Tart Orange by Behr (a near-identical match), Invigorate by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Pumpkin Patch by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bright Bittersweet'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 Bright Bittersweet?
Bright Bittersweet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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