Gold Strand 0812 is a yellow paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #F2DFA4, LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mella Yella from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F2DFA4 · 0812
Gold Strand
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gold Strand Technical Profile
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Gold Strand in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gold Strand in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintGold Strand
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sMella Yella
Mella Yella
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Honey Nectar
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Optimistic Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ray of Light
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Kelsey's Curls
Valspar
Nearly identical
Spritely Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Demeter
PPG
Nearly identical
Aspire .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Refreshing Tea
Behr
Nearly identical
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Bartlett
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gold Strand
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gold Strand
#F2DFA4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFC76B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gold Strand
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gold Strand 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 Gold Strand.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gold Strand — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gold Strand have?
Gold Strand 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 Gold Strand in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gold Strand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gold Strand are Mella Yella by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Honey Nectar by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Optimistic Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gold Strand'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 Gold Strand?
Gold Strand has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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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 Gold Strand's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.