May Sun 0971 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #F9E9CF, estimated LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is May Sun from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #F9E9CF · 0971
May Sun
83%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
May Sun Technical Profile
HEX Code#F9E9CF
RGB249, 233, 207
Estimated LRV82.9
UndertoneNeutral
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 Familyorange
BrandVista Paint
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May Sun
Hirshfield's
#FAEAD0
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Pumpkin Seeds
Benjamin Moore
#F8E9CF
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Basket
Valspar
#F8E9CF
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Magnolia Spray
PPG
#F6E6CB
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Nice Cream
Behr
#FAECD1
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Radiant Glow
Dunn-Edwards
#FFEED2
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New White
Farrow & Ball
#F5E8D0
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Welcome White
Sherwin-Williams
#F3E3CA
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All-Star
Dutch Boy
#F3E3CA
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Create .01
Colorhouse
#F8E7C9
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Cupcake Frosting
Kilz
#F9ECD7
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Colors That Work With May Sun
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
May Sun
#F9E9CF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BDC969
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for May Sun
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
May Sun 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 Sun — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does May Sun have?
May Sun by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Sun from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to May Sun are May Sun by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Pumpkin Seeds by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Basket by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting May Sun'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 Sun?
May Sun has a estimated lightness value of 82.9, 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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