Lemon Zest 0840 is a yellow paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #FFF1A6, estimated LRV 87 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lemon Zest from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #FFF1A6 · 0840
Lemon Zest
87%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Lemon Zest Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFF1A6
RGB255, 241, 166
Estimated LRV86.9
UndertoneCool (Green)
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 Lemon Zest
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Lemon Zest
Hirshfield's
#FFF1A5
Close digital match
Banana Split
Behr
#FDEFA2
Close digital match
Lemon Meringue
Benjamin Moore
#FFF1A2
Close digital match
Sour Lemon
Dunn-Edwards
#FFEEA5
Close digital match
East of the Sun
Valspar
#F9EC9F
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Lazy Daizy
PPG
#F6EBA1
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Dutch Boy
#FDED98
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#F1E99B
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#F7E594
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#F7E29D
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#FAE39F
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Colors That Work With Lemon Zest
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lemon Zest
#FFF1A6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACD65C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lemon Zest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lemon Zest 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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Lemon Zest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lemon Zest have?
Lemon Zest by Vista Paint has a cool (green) 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 Lemon Zest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lemon Zest are Lemon Zest by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Banana Split by Behr (a close digital match), Lemon Meringue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Lemon Zest'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 Lemon Zest?
Lemon Zest has a estimated lightness value of 86.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lemon Zest's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.