Garden Beauty 7183 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #8D899C, LRV 26 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gentle Grape from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8D899C · 7183
Garden Beauty
26%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Garden Beauty Technical Profile
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Garden Beauty in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Garden Beauty in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintGarden Beauty
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsGentle Grape
Gentle Grape
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Greyed Amethyst
PPG
Nearly identical
Gothic Purple
Behr
Very similar
Soft Charcoal
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Purple Haze
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Rapture
Valspar
Very similar
Orchid Smoke
Kilz
Very similar
Dusked Purple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Violet Vibes
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wool .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Telegrey 2
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Garden Beauty
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Garden Beauty
#8D899C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A285AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Garden Beauty
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Garden Beauty 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 Garden Beauty.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Garden Beauty — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Garden Beauty have?
Garden Beauty by Vista Paint has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Garden Beauty in your own space before committing.
What colors match Garden Beauty from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Garden Beauty are Gentle Grape by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Greyed Amethyst by PPG (a near-identical match), Gothic Purple by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Garden Beauty'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 Garden Beauty?
Garden Beauty has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Garden Beauty's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.