Ref. #F0AD71 · C-981
Taste of Summer
50%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Taste of Summer Technical Profile
What color is Taste of Summer? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #F0AD71. Colors similar to Taste of Summer include Hirshfield's Taste Of Summer, Dunn-Edwards Beeswax, Behr Squash Bisque. Taste of Summer has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 50, Taste of Summer sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Taste of Summer
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Taste of Summer
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Taste of Summer
#F0AD71
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CBC867
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Taste of Summer
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Taste 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 Taste 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.
Taste of Summer — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Taste of Summer have?
Taste of Summer by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Taste of Summer from other brands?
The closest matches are Taste Of Summer by Hirshfield's (#F2AE73), Beeswax by Dunn-Edwards (#F0B073), Squash Bisque by Behr (#EBAC74). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Taste of Summer?
Taste of Summer has an LRV of 49.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Taste of Summer's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.