Cocktail Hour 0976 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #FA9B51, estimated LRV 44 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fall Leaf from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #FA9B51 · 0976
Cocktail Hour
44%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cocktail Hour Technical Profile
HEX Code#FA9B51
RGB250, 155, 81
Estimated LRV44.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandVista Paint
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Fall Leaf
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#F69A54
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Pumpkin Burst
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#F89E57
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Cocktail Hour
Hirshfield's
#FD9A52
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New Dawn
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#F89648
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#FEA15B
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#FEA051
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Colors That Work With Cocktail Hour
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cocktail Hour
#FA9B51
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D3CC5F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cocktail Hour
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cocktail Hour 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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Cocktail Hour — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cocktail Hour have?
Cocktail Hour by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange 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 Cocktail Hour from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cocktail Hour are Fall Leaf by PPG (a close digital match), Pumpkin Burst by Valspar (a close digital match), Cocktail Hour by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cocktail Hour'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 Cocktail Hour?
Cocktail Hour has a estimated lightness value of 44.4, 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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