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Vapor
53%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Vapor Technical Profile
What color is Vapor? It's a medium cool yellow with the hex code #C0C4A2. Colors similar to Vapor include Vista Paint Vapor, PPG Sage Splendor, Kilz California Avocado. Vapor has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 53, Vapor 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 crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Vapor reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Vapor
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Vapor
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sage Splendor
PPG
Nearly identical
California Avocado
Kilz
Nearly identical
Mesquite
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Light Pine
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Recycled Glass
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Minted Lemon
Behr
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Vapor
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Vapor
#C0C4A2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#94AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Vapor
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Vapor 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Vapor.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Vapor — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Vapor have?
Vapor by Hirshfield's has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Vapor from other brands?
The closest matches are Vapor by Vista Paint (#C0C4A1), Sage Splendor by PPG (#C3C6A4), California Avocado by Kilz (#C3C6A5). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Vapor?
Vapor has an LRV of 53.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Vapor's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.