Ref. #F1E0A5 · K-484
Sea Oats
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sea Oats Technical Profile
What color is Sea Oats? It's a light warm yellow with the hex code #F1E0A5. Colors similar to Sea Oats include Benjamin Moore Ray of Light, Valspar Kelsey's Curls, Dunn-Edwards Sugar Cookie. Sea Oats has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 75, Sea Oats reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Sea Oats reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Sea Oats
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Ray of Light
Benjamin Moore
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
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 belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Sea Oats from other brands?
The closest matches are Ray of Light by Benjamin Moore (#F1E0A6), Kelsey's Curls by Valspar (#F2E0A8), Sugar Cookie by Dunn-Edwards (#F2E2A4). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sea Oats?
Sea Oats has an LRV of 74.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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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.