Cantera 0343 is a beige paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #CDC5AF, estimated LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cantera from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #CDC5AF · 0343
Cantera
56%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cantera Technical Profile
HEX Code#CDC5AF
RGB205, 197, 175
Estimated LRV56.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybeige
BrandVista Paint
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Cantera
Hirshfield's
#CEC5AF
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Cargo Pants
Sherwin-Williams
#CDC4AE
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Grant Beige
Benjamin Moore
#CFC6B1
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Snake Charmer
Valspar
#CAC2AD
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Yuma Sand
Behr
#D0C6B0
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Silk Grey
RAL
#CAC4B0
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Throwing Clay
Dunn-Edwards
#CCC2AA
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Chatham Green
PPG
#CDC3AE
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Metal .01
Colorhouse
#CBC6B1
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Cinder Stone
Dutch Boy
#D2C7B2
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Old White
Farrow & Ball
#CFC3AD
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Dry Mountains
Kilz
#C8BEAA
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Colors That Work With Cantera
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cantera
#CDC5AF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cantera
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cantera 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
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Cantera — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cantera have?
Cantera by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Cantera from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cantera are Cantera by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Cargo Pants by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Reseda by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cantera'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 Cantera?
Cantera has a estimated lightness value of 56.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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