Soft Shamrock 7771 is a yellow paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #EFF1CD, LRV 86 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Passionate Pause from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFF1CD · 7771
Soft Shamrock
86%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Soft Shamrock Technical Profile
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Soft Shamrock in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Shamrock in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintSoft Shamrock
Nearly identical
PPGPassionate Pause
Passionate Pause
PPG
Nearly identical
Sheer Green
Valspar
Nearly identical
Elfin Magic
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Proper Temperature
Behr
Nearly identical
Lime Ricky
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mint Ice Cream
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lime Blossom
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Baby Kiwi
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
Pineapple Cream
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Air .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Shamrock
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Shamrock
#EFF1CD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#95BB77
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Shamrock
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Shamrock 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 Soft Shamrock.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft Shamrock — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Shamrock have?
Soft Shamrock by Vista Paint has a cool (green) 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 Soft Shamrock in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Shamrock from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Shamrock are Passionate Pause by PPG (a near-identical match), Sheer Green by Valspar (a near-identical match), Elfin Magic by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft Shamrock'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 Soft Shamrock?
Soft Shamrock has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 85.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soft Shamrock's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.