Ref. #DCE787 · K-395
Neon Lights
74%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Neon Lights Technical Profile
What color is Neon Lights? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #DCE787. Colors similar to Neon Lights include Valspar Garden Fresh, Benjamin Moore Chic Lime, Valspar Celery. Neon Lights has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 74, Neon Lights reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Neon Lights reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Neon Lights
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Neon Lights
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Neon Lights
#DCE787
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#90C270
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Neon Lights
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Neon Lights 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 Neon Lights.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Neon Lights — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Neon Lights have?
Neon Lights by Vista Paint has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Neon Lights from other brands?
The closest matches are Garden Fresh by Valspar (#D8DF80), Chic Lime by Benjamin Moore (#D9DF7C), Celery by Valspar (#D8DE7E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Neon Lights?
Neon Lights has an LRV of 74.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Neon Lights's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.