Fresh Scent C-836 is a yellow paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #F0C115, LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fresh Scent from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F0C115 · C-836
Fresh Scent
57%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Fresh Scent Technical Profile
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Fresh Scent in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fresh Scent in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintFresh Scent
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sFresh Scent
Fresh Scent
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dijon
Valspar
Nearly identical
Signal Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Goldenrod
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Unmellow Yellow
Behr
Very similar
Forsythia
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lemon Yellow
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Abstracta
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Rise-n-shine
PPG
Very similar
Extrovert
Kilz
Very similar
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fresh Scent
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fresh Scent
#F0C115
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0CF63
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fresh Scent
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fresh Scent 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 Fresh Scent.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fresh Scent — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fresh Scent have?
Fresh Scent by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Fresh Scent in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fresh Scent from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fresh Scent are Fresh Scent by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Dijon by Valspar (a near-identical match), Signal Yellow by RAL (a very close match) — the best options for getting Fresh Scent'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 Fresh Scent?
Fresh Scent has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fresh Scent's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.