Cape Royal K-856 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #294344, LRV 5 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Atlantic Waves from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #294344 · K-856
Cape Royal
5%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Cape Royal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cape Royal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintCape Royal
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sAtlantic Waves
Atlantic Waves
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pacific Sea Teal
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Black Sable
Behr
Nearly identical
Westhaven
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Shaded Aspen
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Blue Green
RAL
Very similar
Viridian Odyssey
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Deepest Woodland Green
PPG
Very similar
Mountain Midnight
Valspar
Very similar
Oceans Deep
Kilz
Visible difference
Metal .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Hague Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cape Royal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cape Royal
#294344
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#404F60
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cape Royal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cape Royal 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
Other Vista Paint colors close to Cape Royal.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cape Royal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cape Royal have?
Cape Royal by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cape Royal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cape Royal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cape Royal are Atlantic Waves by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Pacific Sea Teal by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Black Sable by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cape Royal'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 Cape Royal?
Cape Royal has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 4.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cape Royal's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.