Billowing Clouds 8252 is a off-white paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #DFDEDF, LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Snowfield White from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DFDEDF · 8252
Billowing Clouds
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Billowing Clouds Technical Profile
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Billowing Clouds in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Billowing Clouds in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintBillowing Clouds
Nearly identical
PPGSnowfield White
Snowfield White
PPG
Nearly identical
Silver Lake
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Smoked Oyster
Behr
Nearly identical
Wind Chime
Kilz
Nearly identical
Tinge Grey
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Spatial White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
April Morning
Valspar
Nearly identical
Diamond Stud
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Heaven
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Blackened
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Light Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Billowing Clouds
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Billowing Clouds
#DFDEDF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8599
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Billowing Clouds
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Billowing Clouds 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
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Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Billowing Clouds — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Billowing Clouds have?
Billowing Clouds by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Billowing Clouds in your own space before committing.
What colors match Billowing Clouds from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Billowing Clouds are Snowfield White by PPG (a near-identical match), Touch of Grey by PPG (a near-identical match), Silver Lake by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Billowing Clouds'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 Billowing Clouds?
Billowing Clouds has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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