Prelude to Summer 7660 is a green paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #E9F3E2, estimated 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.
Vista Paint · #E9F3E2 · 7660
Prelude to Summer
87%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Prelude to Summer Technical Profile
HEX Code#E9F3E2
RGB233, 243, 226
Estimated LRV86.9
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandVista Paint
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Compare alternatives to Prelude to Summer
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Herb Garden
Dunn-Edwards
#E9F3E1
Close digital match
Iced Clover
Dutch Boy
#E6F1E0
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Sea Cove
Valspar
#EBF3E3
Close digital match
Chilled Mint
PPG
#E4EFDE
Close digital match
Daiquiri Ice
Benjamin Moore
#E6F2E3
Close digital match
Whispering Waterfall
Behr
#E5F2E0
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Mint Grasshopper
Hirshfield's
#E2F0E0
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#F4F8E7
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Colors That Work With Prelude to Summer
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Iced Clover by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Sea Cove by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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