Shredded Wheat 7931 is a yellow paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #F8F0D6, estimated 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.
Vista Paint · #F8F0D6 · 7931
Shredded Wheat
87%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Shredded Wheat Technical Profile
HEX Code#F8F0D6
RGB248, 240, 214
Estimated LRV87.1
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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Colors That Work With Shredded Wheat
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Shredded Wheat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shredded Wheat are Saffron Ivory by Valspar (a close digital match), Featherbed by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Soft Candlelight by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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