Hot Spot 0946 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #FFE296, LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sunny Veranda from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFE296 · 0946
Hot Spot
78%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Hot Spot Technical Profile
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Hot Spot in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hot Spot 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 Spot
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSunny Veranda
Sunny Veranda
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Fruit Compote
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sign of the Crown
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sun Kissed
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Manila Tint
Behr
Nearly identical
Buttered Sweet Corn
PPG
Nearly identical
Softened Yellow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Crowne Hill Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Aspire .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Fresh Citrus
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hot Spot
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hot Spot
#FFE296
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BBD65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hot Spot
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hot Spot 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 Spot.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hot Spot — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hot Spot have?
Hot Spot by Vista Paint has a neutral 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 Hot Spot in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hot Spot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hot Spot are Sunny Veranda by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Fruit Compote by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sign of the Crown by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hot Spot'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 Spot?
Hot Spot has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Hot Spot's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.