Shredded Wheat 7931 is a yellow paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #F8F0D6, LRV 87 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Saffron Ivory from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F8F0D6 · 7931
Shredded Wheat
87%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Shredded Wheat Technical Profile
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Shredded Wheat in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Shredded Wheat in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintShredded Wheat
Nearly identical
ValsparSaffron Ivory
Saffron Ivory
Valspar
Nearly identical
Featherbed
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Soft Candlelight
PPG
Nearly identical
Honeysuckle White
Behr
Nearly identical
Andover Cream
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Desert Lily
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
White Peony
Kilz
Nearly identical
Pithed Lemon
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lemon Meringue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
Air .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
White Tie
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Shredded Wheat
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shredded Wheat
#F8F0D6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADC46E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shredded Wheat
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shredded Wheat 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 Shredded Wheat.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Shredded Wheat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shredded Wheat have?
Shredded Wheat 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 Shredded Wheat in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shredded Wheat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shredded Wheat are Saffron Ivory by Valspar (a near-identical match), Featherbed by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Soft Candlelight by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Shredded Wheat'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 Shredded Wheat?
Shredded Wheat has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 87.1, 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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