Pale Papyrus by Vista Paint paint color
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Pale Papyrus

76%LRV Value
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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.

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Pale Papyrus Technical Profile

HEX Code#E8E2C4
RGB232, 226, 196
LRV75.5
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandVista Paint

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Pale Papyrus

Complement

Hyacinth Tint

Pale Papyrus Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Tuscany Hillside

Pop

Butterscotch Glaze

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Forever Green

Pop

Royal Raul

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Blue Suede Shoes

Pop

Soothing Sapphire

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Vista Paint Colors

Other Vista Paint colors close to Pale Papyrus.

Crispa

Vista Paint · 0391

#E8DFC0

Golden Weave

Vista Paint · 0888

#E8DABD

Flirt

Vista Paint · 0152

#EED9C4

Soft Greige

Vista Paint · R006

#E2DDCD

Earth Happiness

Vista Paint · 0769

#E4EEC6

Floating Island

Vista Paint · 0320

#EEE5CF

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Camel

Behr · 350F-5

#D4C081

Meadow Flower Yellow

PPG · 66YY 77/407

#F2EA98

Oxide Brass

Dutch Boy · 222-4DB

#D9C661

Frosted Green Grape

PPG · 90YY 67/117

#D9D8C2

Banana Chip

Dutch Boy · 321-2DB

#DCD0AA

Iced Lemon

Dunn-Edwards · DE5415

#FFFBC1

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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