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Hillsmere
63%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Hillsmere Technical Profile
What color is Hillsmere? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #D2D2A9. Colors similar to Hillsmere include Benjamin Moore Fernwood Green, Colorhouse Leaf .01, Dunn-Edwards Olive Martini. Hillsmere has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 63, Hillsmere sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Hillsmere reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Hillsmere
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hillsmere
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hillsmere
#D2D2A9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hillsmere
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hillsmere 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 Hillsmere.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hillsmere — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hillsmere have?
Hillsmere by Vista Paint has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Hillsmere from other brands?
The closest matches are Fernwood Green by Benjamin Moore (#CDCDA4), Leaf .01 by Colorhouse (#D2D1AD), Olive Martini by Dunn-Edwards (#CED2AB). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Hillsmere?
Hillsmere has an LRV of 62.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Hillsmere's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.