Diamond Stud 0516 is a off-white paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #DDDBD9, LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blackened from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DDDBD9 · 0516
Diamond Stud
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Diamond Stud Technical Profile
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Diamond Stud in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Diamond Stud in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintDiamond Stud
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallBlackened
Blackened
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Woodland Wildflower
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fleur De Sel
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Spatial White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Silver Screen
PPG
Nearly identical
Diamond Stud
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
White Lie
Behr
Nearly identical
Silver Bells
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Vapor
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lilac Cream
Kilz
Nearly identical
Light Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Diamond Stud
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Diamond Stud
#DDDBD9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Diamond Stud
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Diamond Stud 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 Diamond Stud.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Diamond Stud — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Diamond Stud have?
Diamond Stud 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 Diamond Stud in your own space before committing.
What colors match Diamond Stud from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Diamond Stud are Blackened by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Woodland Wildflower by Valspar (a near-identical match), Fleur De Sel by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Diamond Stud'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 Diamond Stud?
Diamond Stud has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.0, 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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Why Diamond Stud's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.