Thistle Down 8004 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #F7F2E6, LRV 89 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bright Moon from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F7F2E6 · 8004
Thistle Down
89%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Thistle Down in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Thistle Down in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintThistle Down
Nearly identical
BehrBright Moon
Bright Moon
Behr
Nearly identical
Abel
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wimborne White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Whitetail
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bunny Cake
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Trite White
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Aged Marble
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
White Chip
PPG
Nearly identical
Swiss Coffee
Kilz
Nearly identical
Capitol White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bisque .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Cream
RAL
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Thistle Down
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Thistle Down
#F7F2E6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACB979
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Thistle Down
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Thistle Down 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 Thistle Down.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Thistle Down — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Thistle Down have?
Thistle Down by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Thistle Down in your own space before committing.
What colors match Thistle Down from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Thistle Down are Bright Moon by Behr (a near-identical match), Calla Lily by Behr (a near-identical match), Abel by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Thistle Down'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 Thistle Down?
Thistle Down has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 89.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Thistle Down's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.