Ref. #F8E4C8 · C-977
City of Diamonds
80%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
City of Diamonds Technical Profile
What color is City of Diamonds? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #F8E4C8. Colors similar to City of Diamonds include Dunn-Edwards Quiet Splendor, Hirshfield's City Of Diamonds, Benjamin Moore Florida Seashells. City of Diamonds has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 80, City of Diamonds reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to City of Diamonds
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Quiet Splendor
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
City Of Diamonds
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Florida Seashells
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sweet Almond
Valspar
Nearly identical
Walnut Cream
Kilz
Nearly identical
Moonglow
Behr
Nearly identical
Paper Lantern
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Honey Beige
PPG
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With City of Diamonds
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
City of Diamonds
#F8E4C8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C0C86A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for City of Diamonds
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
City of Diamonds 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 City of Diamonds.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
City of Diamonds — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does City of Diamonds have?
City of Diamonds by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match City of Diamonds from other brands?
The closest matches are Quiet Splendor by Dunn-Edwards (#FAE6CA), City Of Diamonds by Hirshfield's (#FAE6CB), Florida Seashells by Benjamin Moore (#FAE4C7). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of City of Diamonds?
City of Diamonds has an LRV of 79.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why City of Diamonds's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.