Apple Blossom Time 8209 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #C1B4BD, estimated LRV 48 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dusky Heather from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #C1B4BD · 8209
Apple Blossom Time
48%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Apple Blossom Time Technical Profile
HEX Code#C1B4BD
RGB193, 180, 189
Estimated LRV47.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint
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Colors That Work With Apple Blossom Time
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Apple Blossom Time
#C1B4BD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD858C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Apple Blossom Time
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Apple Blossom Time Room Palettes
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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
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Apple Blossom Time — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Apple Blossom Time have?
Apple Blossom Time by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Apple Blossom Time from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Apple Blossom Time are Dusky Heather by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Pocketful of Posies by Valspar (a close digital match), Heather Hill by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Apple Blossom Time'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 Apple Blossom Time?
Apple Blossom Time has a estimated lightness value of 47.7, 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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