Proud Mary 7978 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #FEE7C0, LRV 82 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Burnished Cream from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FEE7C0 · 7978
Proud Mary
82%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Proud Mary Technical Profile
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Proud Mary in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Proud Mary in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintProud Mary
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBurnished Cream
Burnished Cream
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Autumn Child
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Coconut Scent
Valspar
Nearly identical
Magnolia
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lemon Whip
Behr
Nearly identical
Somerset Peach
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tea Light
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Orange Sherbet
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Venetian Stucco
PPG
Nearly identical
Create .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Proud Mary
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Proud Mary
#FEE7C0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C5D45E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Proud Mary
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Proud Mary 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 Proud Mary.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Proud Mary — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Proud Mary have?
Proud Mary 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 Proud Mary in your own space before committing.
What colors match Proud Mary from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Proud Mary are Burnished Cream by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Candle Glow by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Autumn Child by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Proud Mary'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 Proud Mary?
Proud Mary has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 82.0, 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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