Santo 0538 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #D7D3CC, estimated LRV 65 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Smooth Stone from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #D7D3CC · 0538
Santo
65%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Santo Technical Profile
HEX Code#D7D3CC
RGB215, 211, 204
Estimated LRV65.4
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint
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Compare alternatives to Santo
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Smooth Stone
PPG
#D5D1CA
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Crushed Ice
Sherwin-Williams
#D6D3CC
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Goose Feathers
Valspar
#D6D2CA
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Dove
Behr
#DAD5CE
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Barren Plain
Benjamin Moore
#D4D1CA
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Silvered Fog
Dutch Boy
#D2CEC8
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Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
#DDD8CF
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Miner's Dust
Dunn-Edwards
#D3CEC5
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Origami
Kilz
#D3D2CC
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Santo
Hirshfield's
#D6D2CE
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Colors That Work With Santo
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Santo
#D7D3CC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Santo
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Santo 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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Santo — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Santo have?
Santo by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Santo from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Santo are Smooth Stone by PPG (a close digital match), Crushed Ice by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Old Fossilstone Grey by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Santo'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 Santo?
Santo has a estimated lightness value of 65.4, 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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