Pale Papyrus 7851 is a yellow paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #E8E2C4, LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Loire Valley Sunrise from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E8E2C4 · 7851
Pale Papyrus
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pale Papyrus Technical Profile
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Pale Papyrus in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale Papyrus in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintPale Papyrus
Nearly identical
PPGLoire Valley Sunrise
Loire Valley Sunrise
PPG
Nearly identical
Calla Lily
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pale Parsnip
Behr
Nearly identical
Garden Seat
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Greenmount Silk
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Green Highland
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ionic Ivory
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pancake Batter
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Oyster White
RAL
Nearly identical
Lemon Ice
Kilz
Very similar
Air .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Lime White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Papyrus
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Papyrus
#E8E2C4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2B47E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Papyrus
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Papyrus 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 Pale Papyrus.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pale Papyrus — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Papyrus have?
Pale Papyrus by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pale Papyrus in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Papyrus from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Papyrus are Loire Valley Sunrise by PPG (a near-identical match), Calla Lily by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Pale Parsnip by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pale Papyrus'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 Pale Papyrus?
Pale Papyrus has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pale Papyrus's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.