Thistle QE-45 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #879283, LRV 27 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Majestic Evergreen from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #879283 · QE-45
Thistle
27%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Thistle Technical Profile
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Thistle in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Thistle in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrThistle
Nearly identical
Vista PaintMajestic Evergreen
Majestic Evergreen
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Card Room Green
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Carolina Gull
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Jade Dragon
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Ginkgo Tree
Valspar
Very similar
Linden Spear
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dowager
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Walkstone Moss
PPG
Very similar
Weeping Willow
Kilz
Very similar
Cypress Garden
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Traffic Grey A
RAL
Very similar
Stone .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Thistle
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Thistle
#879283
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD8E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Thistle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Thistle 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 Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Thistle.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Thistle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Thistle have?
Thistle by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Thistle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Thistle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Thistle are Majestic Evergreen by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Card Room Green by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Carolina Gull by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Thistle'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 Thistle?
Thistle has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.3, 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 Thistle's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.