Ref. #C3BD90 · C-399
New Foliage
50%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
New Foliage Technical Profile
What color is New Foliage? It's a medium warm beige with the hex code #C3BD90. Colors similar to New Foliage include Hirshfield's New Foliage, Valspar Marsh Green, Colorhouse Leaf .02. New Foliage has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 50, New Foliage sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, New Foliage pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to New Foliage
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With New Foliage
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
New Foliage
#C3BD90
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9EAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for New Foliage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
New Foliage 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 New Foliage.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
New Foliage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does New Foliage have?
New Foliage by Vista Paint has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the beige color family.
What colors match New Foliage from other brands?
The closest matches are New Foliage by Hirshfield's (#C2BC90), Marsh Green by Valspar (#C8BF91), Leaf .02 by Colorhouse (#C1B98F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of New Foliage?
New Foliage has an LRV of 50.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why New Foliage's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.