Sea Oats 7881 is a yellow paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #F1E0A5, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ray of Light from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F1E0A5 · 7881
Sea Oats
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Sea Oats in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sea Oats in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintSea Oats
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreRay of Light
Ray of Light
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Spritely Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Kelsey's Curls
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sugar Cookie
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mella Yella
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Optimistic Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Butterfly Bush
PPG
Nearly identical
Refreshing Tea
Behr
Nearly identical
Aspire .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Bartlett
Kilz
Very similar
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sea Oats
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sea Oats
#F1E0A5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADC66C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sea Oats
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sea Oats 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 Sea Oats.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sea Oats — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sea Oats have?
Sea Oats by Vista Paint has a neutral 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 Sea Oats in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sea Oats from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sea Oats are Ray of Light by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Spritely Green by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Kelsey's Curls by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sea Oats'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 Sea Oats?
Sea Oats has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.7, 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 Sea Oats's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.