Howdy Neighbor 0385 is a yellow paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #DCD2A9, estimated LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Primitive Green from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #DCD2A9 · 0385
Howdy Neighbor
64%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Howdy Neighbor Technical Profile
HEX Code#DCD2A9
RGB220, 210, 169
Estimated LRV64.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandVista Paint
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Compare alternatives to Howdy Neighbor
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Primitive Green
Behr
#DDD3A9
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Howdy Neighbor
Hirshfield's
#DED2AA
Close digital match
Dull Sage
Dunn-Edwards
#DBD4AB
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Ancient Scroll
Valspar
#DACEA6
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Golden Hills
Benjamin Moore
#E2D6AB
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Banana Chip
Dutch Boy
#DCD0AA
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Rice Paddy
Sherwin-Williams
#DFD4B0
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Pampas
Kilz
#DDD7AE
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Soft Burnished Gold
PPG
#E3D8A8
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Colors That Work With Howdy Neighbor
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Howdy Neighbor
#DCD2A9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3B37F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Howdy Neighbor
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Howdy Neighbor Room Palettes
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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
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Howdy Neighbor — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Howdy Neighbor have?
Howdy Neighbor by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Howdy Neighbor from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Howdy Neighbor are Primitive Green by Behr (a close digital match), Howdy Neighbor by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Dull Sage by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Howdy Neighbor'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 Howdy Neighbor?
Howdy Neighbor has a estimated lightness value of 64.2, 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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