Laureate 8705 is a red paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #E4BCC3, estimated LRV 56 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Love In A Mist from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #E4BCC3 · 8705
Laureate
56%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Laureate Technical Profile
HEX Code#E4BCC3
RGB228, 188, 195
Estimated LRV56.4
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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 Familyred
BrandVista Paint
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Love In A Mist
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#E1B9C2
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#E6BCC0
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#F0C1C6
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Colors That Work With Laureate
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Laureate
#E4BCC3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3907F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Laureate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Laureate 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
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Laureate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Laureate have?
Laureate by Vista Paint has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the red 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 Laureate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Laureate are Love In A Mist by PPG (a close digital match), Quiet Pink by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Pink Softness by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Laureate'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 Laureate?
Laureate has a estimated lightness value of 56.4, 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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Why Laureate's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.