Southern Exposure 7904 is a yellow paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #FCE59C, LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Like Butter from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FCE59C · 7904
Southern Exposure
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Southern Exposure Technical Profile
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Southern Exposure in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Southern Exposure in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintSouthern Exposure
Nearly identical
ValsparLike Butter
Like Butter
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rich Glow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lemon Drops
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Equator Glow
Behr
Nearly identical
Buttered Sweet Corn
PPG
Nearly identical
Aspire .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Sun Drenched
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sunstone
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Venetian Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Glory Yellow
Kilz
Very similar
Light Ivory
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Southern Exposure
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Southern Exposure
#FCE59C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5D35F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Southern Exposure
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Southern Exposure 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 Southern Exposure.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Southern Exposure — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Southern Exposure have?
Southern Exposure 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 Southern Exposure in your own space before committing.
What colors match Southern Exposure from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Southern Exposure are Like Butter by Valspar (a near-identical match), Rich Glow by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Lemon Drops by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Southern Exposure'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 Southern Exposure?
Southern Exposure has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Southern Exposure's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.