Ostrich Tail 1223 is a off-white paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #E8DEE3, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dreamy White from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E8DEE3 · 1223
Ostrich Tail
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ostrich Tail Technical Profile
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Ostrich Tail in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ostrich Tail in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintOstrich Tail
Nearly identical
BehrDreamy White
Dreamy White
Behr
Nearly identical
Floral Twist Pink
PPG
Nearly identical
Hosta Flower
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lilac Intuition
Valspar
Nearly identical
Parisian Dreams
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Raspberry Ice
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bridal Blush
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lite Lavender
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Billowing Clouds
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Great White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ostrich Tail
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ostrich Tail
#E8DEE3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8585
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ostrich Tail
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ostrich Tail 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 Ostrich Tail.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ostrich Tail — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ostrich Tail have?
Ostrich Tail by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ostrich Tail in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ostrich Tail from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ostrich Tail are Dreamy White by Behr (a near-identical match), Floral Twist Pink by PPG (a near-identical match), Hosta Flower by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ostrich Tail'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 Ostrich Tail?
Ostrich Tail has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ostrich Tail's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.