May Day 7512 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #5BCDC7, estimated 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.
Vista Paint · #5BCDC7 · 7512
May Day
50%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
May Day Technical Profile
HEX Code#5BCDC7
RGB91, 205, 199
Estimated LRV50.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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 Familyblue
BrandVista Paint
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Compare alternatives to May Day
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Bayside
Valspar
#5FC8C0
Close digital match
Explorer Blue
Behr
#55CAC0
Close digital match
Verdigris Patina
Dutch Boy
#73D2C9
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#72CAC1
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#56C9BC
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#54C3C1
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#5CC1BC
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Benjamin Moore
#79CFCD
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Sherwin-Williams
#6EC2C4
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#84C3BE
Visible digital difference
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#9CC7C4
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Colors That Work With May Day
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match May Day from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to May Day are Bayside by Valspar (a close digital match), Explorer Blue by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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