Spring Thing 8697 is a red paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #D6B2B6, estimated LRV 50 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Crushed Roses from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #D6B2B6 · 8697
Spring Thing
50%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Spring Thing Technical Profile
HEX Code#D6B2B6
RGB214, 178, 182
Estimated LRV49.5
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyred
BrandVista Paint
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Compare alternatives to Spring Thing
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Crushed Roses
PPG
#DAB7BB
Close digital match
Pencil Eraser
Dunn-Edwards
#DBB7BB
Close digital match
Pink Attraction
Benjamin Moore
#D9B5B6
Close digital match
Victorian Cottage
Hirshfield's
#D5AFB6
Close digital match
Peony
Behr
#DBB2B8
Close digital match
Appleblossom
Sherwin-Williams
#DAB5B4
Similar digital color
Rosy Hue
Valspar
#CEACAD
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Spring Blossoms
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#DDBDC1
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#C7A4A6
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Warm Shawl
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#ECC3BF
Visible digital difference
Petal .03
Colorhouse
#F1A1A6
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Spring Thing
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spring Thing
#D6B2B6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9485
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spring Thing
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spring Thing 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
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Spring Thing — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spring Thing have?
Spring Thing by Vista Paint has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the red 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 Spring Thing from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spring Thing are Crushed Roses by PPG (a close digital match), Pencil Eraser by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Radiant Rouge by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Spring Thing'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 Spring Thing?
Spring Thing has a estimated lightness value of 49.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Spring Thing's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.