Ray of Light 0827 is a yellow paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #FCF2BA, LRV 88 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bananappeal from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FCF2BA · 0827
Ray of Light
88%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Ray of Light Technical Profile
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Ray of Light in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ray of Light in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintRay of Light
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBananappeal
Bananappeal
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Yellow Blitz
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Jasmine
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Moonlit Yellow
Behr
Nearly identical
Warm Summer
Valspar
Nearly identical
Freshcut Honeydew
PPG
Nearly identical
Aspire .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Lime Song
Kilz
Nearly identical
Icy Lemonade
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Illuminating
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ray of Light
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ray of Light
#FCF2BA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAD161
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ray of Light
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ray of Light 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 Ray of Light.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ray of Light — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ray of Light have?
Ray of Light by Vista Paint has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ray of Light in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ray of Light from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ray of Light are Bananappeal by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Early Dawn by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Yellow Blitz by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ray of Light'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 Ray of Light?
Ray of Light has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 87.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ray of Light's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.