Slightly Hued is a true neutral — the rare paint color that doesn't push warm or cool, which makes it forgiving across mixed-lighting rooms and existing palettes. At LRV 89 it reflects plenty of light, which makes it well-suited for north-facing rooms and smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Skip it only if you specifically want a clear warm or cool bias — a true neutral stays intentionally undecided, which is the whole point.
Ref. #F3F3F0 · R001
Slightly Hued
89%LRV Value
Slightly Hued Technical Profile
What color is Vista Paint Slightly Hued (R001)? It's a very light neutral white — hex #F3F3F0, LRV 89. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Slightly Hued is Behr New House White — a near-identical match on the wall, with Kilz Contemporary White and Behr Luster White also close. With a Light Reflectance Value of 89, Slightly Hued reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Slightly Hued is a true neutral — pair with any wood, any metal, any trim color. Off-white trim works in most homes; brushed nickel or matte black hardware both read well across spaces. As a lighter neutral, Slightly Hued works as a whole-room or trim color and keeps adjoining colors reading clean — pair it with crisper whites a step brighter than itself so the trim still separates. True neutrals read consistently across lighting conditions, which is why they're popular base colors. They inherit a faint warm cast under 2700K and a cool cast under 4000K, but never dramatically. Lighter neutrals reveal their undertone most, so Slightly Hued can swing warmer under 2700K bulbs and cleaner under 4000K daylight — sample it against your trim before committing.
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Colors Similar to Slightly Hued
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
New House White
Behr
Nearly identical
Contemporary White
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Nearly identical
Delicate White
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Super White
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Du Jour
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White Shoulders
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White Picket Fence
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Colors That Work With Slightly Hued
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Slightly Hued
#F3F3F0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Slightly Hued
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Slightly Hued 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 Slightly Hued.
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Cross-brand colors in the white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Slightly Hued — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Slightly Hued from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Slightly Hued are New House White by Behr (a near-identical match), Contemporary White by Kilz (a near-identical match), Luster White by Behr (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Slightly Hued's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Slightly Hued?
Slightly Hued has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 89.4, 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Slightly Hued depends on the room. Here's how to choose.