Mild Mallard 7530 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #A8DFD6, LRV 66 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spring Storm from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A8DFD6 · 7530
Mild Mallard
66%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mild Mallard Technical Profile
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Mild Mallard in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mild Mallard in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintMild Mallard
Nearly identical
BehrSpring Storm
Spring Storm
Behr
Nearly identical
Teal Seaglass
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Oceanfront
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Teal Zeal
PPG
Nearly identical
Jaded Clouds
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Aqua Glow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Aqueduct
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sprout .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Everest
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Polished Turquoise
Kilz
Very similar
Light Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mild Mallard
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mild Mallard
#A8DFD6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7DA2B5
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mild Mallard
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mild Mallard 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 Mild Mallard.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mild Mallard — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mild Mallard have?
Mild Mallard by Vista Paint has a neutral 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 Mild Mallard in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mild Mallard from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mild Mallard are Spring Storm by Behr (a near-identical match), Teal Seaglass by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Oceanfront by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mild Mallard'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 Mild Mallard?
Mild Mallard has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66.0, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mild Mallard's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.