Howdy Neighbor 0385 is a yellow paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #DCD2A9, 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.
Ref. #DCD2A9 · 0385
Howdy Neighbor
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Howdy Neighbor in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Howdy Neighbor in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintHowdy Neighbor
Nearly identical
BehrPrimitive Green
Primitive Green
Behr
Nearly identical
Howdy Neighbor
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dull Sage
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Ancient Scroll
Valspar
Nearly identical
Golden Hills
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Banana Chip
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Rice Paddy
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pampas
Kilz
Nearly identical
Soft Burnished Gold
PPG
Very similar
Leaf .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
String
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Howdy Neighbor
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Howdy Neighbor
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Howdy Neighbor 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
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More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Howdy Neighbor in your own space before committing.
What colors match Howdy Neighbor from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Howdy Neighbor are Primitive Green by Behr (a near-identical match), Howdy Neighbor by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Dull Sage by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Howdy Neighbor's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.