Wanted to add one more thing... They do go through a dramatic color change and don't usually look "stunning" as babies. That said, you can tell a difference when you have several to compare from. This is why it is crucial to get with a good breeder that has pics of the adult pair. Picking a baby with the least dark tones will generally mean a lighter adult.
My girl came from an expo. There were several siblings from the same clutch available and she was markedly brighter than the others. She has turned out to be a pretty good looking adult BRB, but nothing like a high red or high orange line-bred animal.
Zincubus is right that the hypos look very cool too... I'm not sure if they are as iridescent as the normals though.
There is a good BRB group on FB that I'm a member of. The breeder of Rainbows R Us often posts on it as well as other well-known breeders. You might want to try there if you decide to start shopping.
Here are a couple pics of my female taken about 5 months ago. She has gotten a bit darker than this now, but still has excellent color. I'm really loving the contrast between the oranges / red and the purplish tones on her sides.
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