Oat Straw 8540 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #F2E5D1, LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is White Hyacinth from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F2E5D1 · 8540
Oat Straw
80%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Oat Straw Technical Profile
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Oat Straw in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Oat Straw in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintOat Straw
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsWhite Hyacinth
White Hyacinth
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Scroll
Behr
Nearly identical
Honey Vanilla
Valspar
Nearly identical
Evening White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pita Bread
PPG
Nearly identical
Antler White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Shortbread
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tawny Daylilly
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ivory Porcelain
Kilz
Nearly identical
Dimity
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Oat Straw
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Oat Straw
#F2E5D1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4BB77
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Oat Straw
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Oat Straw 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 Oat Straw.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Oat Straw — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Oat Straw have?
Oat Straw by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Oat Straw in your own space before committing.
What colors match Oat Straw from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Oat Straw are White Hyacinth by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Scroll by Behr (a near-identical match), Honey Vanilla by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Oat Straw'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 Oat Straw?
Oat Straw has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.5, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Oat Straw's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.