Prelude to Summer 7660 is a green paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #E9F3E2, LRV 87 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Herb Garden from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E9F3E2 · 7660
Prelude to Summer
87%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Prelude to Summer Technical Profile
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Prelude to Summer in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Prelude to Summer in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintPrelude to Summer
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsHerb Garden
Herb Garden
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Iced Clover
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sea Cove
Valspar
Nearly identical
Chilled Mint
PPG
Nearly identical
Daiquiri Ice
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Whispering Waterfall
Behr
Nearly identical
Mint Grasshopper
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Imagine .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Grey White
RAL
Very similar
White Rocks
Kilz
Very similar
White Mint
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Prelude to Summer
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Prelude to Summer
#E9F3E2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#80B284
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Prelude to Summer
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Prelude to Summer 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
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Prelude to Summer — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Prelude to Summer have?
Prelude to Summer by Vista Paint has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Prelude to Summer in your own space before committing.
What colors match Prelude to Summer from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Prelude to Summer are Herb Garden by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Iced Clover by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Sea Cove by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Prelude to Summer'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 Prelude to Summer?
Prelude to Summer has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 86.9, 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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