Sea Oats 7881 is a yellow paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #F1E0A5, estimated 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.
Vista Paint · #F1E0A5 · 7881
Sea Oats
75%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sea Oats Technical Profile
HEX Code#F1E0A5
RGB241, 224, 165
Estimated LRV74.7
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 Familyyellow
BrandVista Paint
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Compare alternatives to Sea Oats
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Ray of Light
Benjamin Moore
#F1E0A6
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Spritely Green
Dutch Boy
#F1E1A9
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Kelsey's Curls
Valspar
#F2E0A8
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Sugar Cookie
Dunn-Edwards
#F2E2A4
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Mella Yella
Hirshfield's
#F0DDA2
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Optimistic Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
#F5E1A6
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Butterfly Bush
PPG
#F3E4A7
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Refreshing Tea
Behr
#EBDDA7
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Aspire .03
Colorhouse
#EEDA9C
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Bartlett
Kilz
#F3E3B1
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Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
#F7E29D
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Colors That Work With Sea Oats
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Sea Oats from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sea Oats are Ray of Light by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Spritely Green by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Kelsey's Curls by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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