Trade Secret 0314 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #E5D8BB, estimated LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Papaya from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #E5D8BB · 0314
Trade Secret
69%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Trade Secret Technical Profile
HEX Code#E5D8BB
RGB229, 216, 187
Estimated LRV69.4
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 Familyorange
BrandVista Paint
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Compare alternatives to Trade Secret
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Papaya
Benjamin Moore
#E6D8BA
Close digital match
Deserted Beach
PPG
#E7DBBF
Close digital match
Hidden Path
Valspar
#E7DBC0
Close digital match
Trade Secret
Hirshfield's
#E6D8BD
Close digital match
Stone .01
Colorhouse
#E1D6BB
Close digital match
Comfy Beige
Behr
#E4D9BB
Close digital match
Roycroft Vellum
Sherwin-Williams
#E8D9BD
Close digital match
Natural Radiance
Dunn-Edwards
#E7DCC1
Close digital match
Sheridan White
Dutch Boy
#E5D8C0
Close digital match
Matchstick
Farrow & Ball
#E4D5BC
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Paraffin Wax
Kilz
#E4D9C3
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Colors That Work With Trade Secret
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Trade Secret
#E5D8BB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAB47E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Trade Secret
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Trade Secret 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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Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Trade Secret — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Trade Secret have?
Trade Secret by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Trade Secret from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Trade Secret are Papaya by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Deserted Beach by PPG (a close digital match), At The Beach by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Trade Secret'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 Trade Secret?
Trade Secret has a estimated lightness value of 69.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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