Pale Portabella 8513 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #D3C2A0, LRV 55 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sandy Brown from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D3C2A0 · 8513
Pale Portabella
55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pale Portabella Technical Profile
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Pale Portabella in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale Portabella 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 Portabella
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSandy Brown
Sandy Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sandy Cove
Valspar
Nearly identical
Castaway Beach
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cord
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Bungalow Taupe
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Desert Valley Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Welcome Walkway
Behr
Nearly identical
Bone Meal
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Straw Harvest
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Season'S Change
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Portabella
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Portabella
#D3C2A0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AF83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Portabella
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Portabella 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 Portabella.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pale Portabella — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Portabella have?
Pale Portabella 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 Pale Portabella in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Portabella from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Portabella are Sandy Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Bracken Biscuit by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sandy Cove by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pale Portabella'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 Portabella?
Pale Portabella has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Pale Portabella's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.