May Day 7512 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #5BCDC7, LRV 50 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bayside from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5BCDC7 · 7512
May Day
50%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
May Day Technical Profile
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May Day in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to May Day in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintMay Day
Nearly identical
ValsparBayside
Bayside
Valspar
Nearly identical
Explorer Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Verdigris Patina
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Turkish Teal
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Thai Teal
PPG
Very similar
Port Hope
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Tropical Escape
Kilz
Very similar
Mexicali Turquoise
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Mariner
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Light Green
RAL
Visible difference
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With May Day
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
May Day
#5BCDC7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#789CBA
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for May Day
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
May Day 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 May Day.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
May Day — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does May Day have?
May Day by Vista Paint has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample May Day in your own space before committing.
What colors match May Day from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to May Day are Bayside by Valspar (a near-identical match), Explorer Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Verdigris Patina by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting May Day'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 May Day?
May Day has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why May Day's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.