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.
Ref. #BBAC59 · 7838
Garden Element
41%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Garden Element Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Garden Element 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 Element.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Garden Element's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.