Golden Chartreuse 7786 is a yellow paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #CED1AC, LRV 62 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Olive Martini from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CED1AC · 7786
Golden Chartreuse
62%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Golden Chartreuse Technical Profile
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Golden Chartreuse in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Golden Chartreuse in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintGolden Chartreuse
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsOlive Martini
Olive Martini
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sand Fossil
Behr
Nearly identical
Maidenhair Fern
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Glass .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Paris Mint
Valspar
Nearly identical
Baize Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Celery Stick
Kilz
Nearly identical
Marrett Apple
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pearberry
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pickling Spice
PPG
Very similar
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Chartreuse
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Chartreuse
#CED1AC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#96AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Chartreuse
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden Chartreuse 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 Golden Chartreuse.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Golden Chartreuse — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Chartreuse have?
Golden Chartreuse 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 Golden Chartreuse in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Chartreuse from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Chartreuse are Olive Martini by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Sand Fossil by Behr (a near-identical match), Maidenhair Fern by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Golden Chartreuse'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 Golden Chartreuse?
Golden Chartreuse has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Golden Chartreuse's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.