Elk Skin 0565 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #E8E3D8, LRV 77 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Etiquette from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E8E3D8 · 0565
Elk Skin
77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Elk Skin Technical Profile
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Elk Skin in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Elk Skin in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintElk Skin
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreEtiquette
Etiquette
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mystique
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pearly White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Crystal Haze
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
White Fence
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cinnamon Cake (w-f-220)
Behr
Nearly identical
Hourglass
PPG
Nearly identical
Antiquated Lace
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cashmere White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Au Lait
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Imagine .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Elk Skin
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Elk Skin
#E8E3D8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Elk Skin
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Elk Skin 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 Elk Skin.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Elk Skin — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Elk Skin have?
Elk Skin by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Elk Skin in your own space before committing.
What colors match Elk Skin from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Elk Skin are Etiquette by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Mystique by Valspar (a near-identical match), Snowy Dusk by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Elk Skin'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 Elk Skin?
Elk Skin has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.1, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Elk Skin's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.