Heat of Summer 1025 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #E88D57, LRV 37 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Carrot Cake from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E88D57 · 1025
Heat of Summer
37%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Heat of Summer Technical Profile
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Heat of Summer in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Heat of Summer in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintHeat of Summer
Nearly identical
ValsparCarrot Cake
Carrot Cake
Valspar
Nearly identical
Heat of Summer
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Orange Poppy
PPG
Nearly identical
Copper River
Behr
Nearly identical
Orange Crème
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Outgoing Orange
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Harvest Moon
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Liger
Kilz
Very similar
Yams
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Deep Orange
RAL
Visible difference
Clay .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Heat of Summer
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Heat of Summer
#E88D57
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C7BC6B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Heat of Summer
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Heat of Summer 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 Heat of Summer.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Heat of Summer — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Heat of Summer have?
Heat of Summer 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 Heat of Summer in your own space before committing.
What colors match Heat of Summer from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Heat of Summer are Carrot Cake by Valspar (a near-identical match), Heat of Summer by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Orange Poppy by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Heat of Summer'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 Heat of Summer?
Heat of Summer has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.9, 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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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 Heat of Summer's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.