Spring Thing 8697 is a red paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #D6B2B6, 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.
Ref. #D6B2B6 · 8697
Spring Thing
50%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Spring Thing Technical Profile
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Spring Thing in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Spring Thing in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintSpring Thing
Nearly identical
PPGCrushed Roses
Crushed Roses
PPG
Nearly identical
Pencil Eraser
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pink Attraction
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Victorian Cottage
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Peony
Behr
Nearly identical
Appleblossom
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Rosy Hue
Valspar
Very similar
Spring Blossoms
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cinder Rose
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Warm Shawl
Kilz
Visible difference
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spring Thing
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
Pure 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
Similar Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Spring Thing.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Spring Thing in your own space before committing.
What colors match Spring Thing from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spring Thing are Crushed Roses by PPG (a near-identical match), Pencil Eraser by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Radiant Rouge by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Spring Thing's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.