Palmetto Bluff 0309 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #CDBA92, LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Subtle Suede from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CDBA92 · 0309
Palmetto Bluff
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Palmetto Bluff Technical Profile
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Palmetto Bluff in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Palmetto Bluff in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintPalmetto Bluff
Nearly identical
PPGSubtle Suede
Subtle Suede
PPG
Nearly identical
Oat Straw
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Palmetto Bluff
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Warm and Toasty
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bone Meal
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Ecru
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Curious Collection
Behr
Nearly identical
Dining Room Gold
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pale Ale
Kilz
Very similar
Cord
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Palmetto Bluff
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Palmetto Bluff
#CDBA92
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8B082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Palmetto Bluff
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Palmetto Bluff 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 Palmetto Bluff.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Palmetto Bluff — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Palmetto Bluff have?
Palmetto Bluff 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 Palmetto Bluff in your own space before committing.
What colors match Palmetto Bluff from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Palmetto Bluff are Subtle Suede by PPG (a near-identical match), Oat Straw by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Canvas Satchel by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Palmetto Bluff'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 Palmetto Bluff?
Palmetto Bluff has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.2, 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 Palmetto Bluff's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.