Sunlit Sand 7896 is a yellow paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #FDE38D, estimated LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sunny from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #FDE38D · 7896
Sunlit Sand
78%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sunlit Sand Technical Profile
HEX Code#FDE38D
RGB253, 227, 141
Estimated LRV77.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandVista Paint
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#FFE693
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#FEE18B
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#FDE594
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#F9DF8F
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#FEE284
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Dalila
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#FFE282
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Glory Yellow
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#FFDF85
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#F6E491
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#F7E594
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#F7E29D
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Colors That Work With Sunlit Sand
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sunlit Sand
#FDE38D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4D45E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sunlit Sand
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sunlit Sand 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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Sunlit Sand — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sunlit Sand have?
Sunlit Sand by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Sunlit Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sunlit Sand are Sunny by PPG (a close digital match), Go Go Glow by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Yellowbird by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sunlit Sand'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 Sunlit Sand?
Sunlit Sand has a estimated lightness value of 77.7, 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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