Gentle Caress 0766 is a green paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #7BAB5E, LRV 34 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gentle Caress from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7BAB5E · 0766
Gentle Caress
34%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Gentle Caress Technical Profile
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Gentle Caress in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gentle Caress in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintGentle Caress
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sGentle Caress
Gentle Caress
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Putting Green
Valspar
Nearly identical
Aloe Plant
Behr
Nearly identical
Pleasant Grove
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Grassy Meadow
PPG
Nearly identical
Jade Stem
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Organic Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Palm Tree
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pale Green
RAL
Very similar
Raw Tomatillo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Vivid Lime
Kilz
Visible difference
Thrive .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gentle Caress
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gentle Caress
#7BAB5E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD8A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gentle Caress
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gentle Caress 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 Gentle Caress.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gentle Caress — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gentle Caress have?
Gentle Caress by Vista Paint has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gentle Caress in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gentle Caress from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gentle Caress are Gentle Caress by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Putting Green by Valspar (a near-identical match), Aloe Plant by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gentle Caress'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 Gentle Caress?
Gentle Caress has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.1, 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 Gentle Caress's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.