Summer Sumac K-297 is a green paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #48A469, LRV 29 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Parsley from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #48A469 · K-297
Summer Sumac
29%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Summer Sumac Technical Profile
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Summer Sumac in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Summer Sumac in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintSummer Sumac
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsParsley
Parsley
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cosmic Green
Valspar
Very similar
Basil Pesto
PPG
Very similar
Aqueous
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Billiard Room
Behr
Very similar
Kelly Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Green Grass
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Eco Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bejewelled
Kilz
Visible difference
Raw Tomatillo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
May Green
RAL
Visible difference
Thrive .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Summer Sumac
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Summer Sumac
#48A469
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#75AAA2
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Summer Sumac
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Summer Sumac 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 Summer Sumac.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Summer Sumac — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Summer Sumac have?
Summer Sumac by Vista Paint has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Summer Sumac in your own space before committing.
What colors match Summer Sumac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Summer Sumac are Parsley by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Cosmic Green by Valspar (a very close match), Basil Pesto by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Summer Sumac'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 Summer Sumac?
Summer Sumac has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Summer Sumac's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.