Hot Shot 8021 is a red paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #ED6136, 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.
Ref. #ED6136 · 8021
Hot Shot
27%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Hot Shot Technical Profile
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Hot Shot in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hot Shot in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintHot Shot
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sStarfish
Starfish
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Exhuberant Orange
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Orange Nectar
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sizzling Sunset
Behr
Very similar
Autumn Blaze
Valspar
Very similar
Troublemaker
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Bright Red Orange
RAL
Very similar
Fresh Tangerines
PPG
Very similar
Knockout Orange
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Charlotte's Locks
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Dynamite
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hot Shot
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
Pure 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
Similar Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Hot Shot.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Hot Shot in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hot Shot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hot Shot are Starfish by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Exhuberant Orange by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Orange Nectar by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Hot Shot's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.