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Garden Element

41%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Garden Element 7838 is a yellow paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #BBAC59, LRV 41 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mack Creek from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Garden Element Technical Profile

HEX Code#BBAC59
RGB187, 172, 89
LRV40.8
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familyyellow
BrandVista Paint

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Garden Element in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Garden Element 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 Element
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsMack Creek

Mack Creek

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

City Chartreuse

Valspar

Nearly identical

Chameleon

Kilz

Nearly identical

Wasabi

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Pistachio

Behr

Nearly identical

Rain Slicker

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Parakeet

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Beeswax .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

Split Pea Soup

PPG

Very similar

Ochre Yellow

RAL

Very similar

Hidden Green

Dutch Boy

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Garden Element

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Garden Element

#BBAC59

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A1B37F

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Garden Element

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Spring Marsh

Complement

Royal Intrigue

Garden Element Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Saturnia

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Butterscotch Glaze

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

London Fog

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Royal Raul

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Capri Isle

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Vista Paint Colors

Other Vista Paint colors close to Garden Element.

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Sweet Celery

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Motherland

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Sunshine Yellow

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Botanica Gold

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More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Joyful

PPG · 1107-2

#F6EEC0

Ray of Light

Hirshfield's · 0827

#FDF2C0

Ancient Olive

Valspar · 6001-3A

#DEDECC

Magnolia

Dunn-Edwards · DEW322

#FFF9E4

Star Dust

Behr · 390A-1

#FBF9E0

Powder Sand

Benjamin Moore · 2151-70

#F6F3E2

Garden Element — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Garden Element have?
Garden Element by Vista Paint has a cool (green) 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 Garden Element in your own space before committing.
What colors match Garden Element from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Garden Element are Mack Creek by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Spring Marsh by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), City Chartreuse by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Garden Element'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 Element?
Garden Element has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.8, 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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