Hot Shot 8021 is a red paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #ED6136, estimated LRV 27 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Starfish from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #ED6136 · 8021
Hot Shot
27%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Hot Shot Technical Profile
HEX Code#ED6136
RGB237, 97, 54
Estimated LRV26.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyred
BrandVista Paint
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Starfish
Hirshfield's
#F15E34
Close digital match
Exhuberant Orange
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#F0622F
Close digital match
Orange Nectar
Benjamin Moore
#EB5A34
Close digital match
Sizzling Sunset
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#F6603D
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#E16442
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#E05F2F
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#F75E25
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#E16836
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Knockout Orange
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#E16F3E
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Charlotte's Locks
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#D65F3D
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#DF5E47
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Colors That Work With Hot Shot
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hot Shot
#ED6136
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CCB166
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hot Shot
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hot Shot 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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Hot Shot — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hot Shot have?
Hot Shot by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red 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 Hot Shot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hot Shot are Starfish by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Exhuberant Orange by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Orange Nectar by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Hot Shot'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 Hot Shot?
Hot Shot has a estimated lightness value of 26.8, 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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Why Hot Shot's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.