Tropical Straw 8514 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #E2D3B2, estimated LRV 66 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cornice Tan from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #E2D3B2 · 8514
Tropical Straw
66%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Tropical Straw Technical Profile
HEX Code#E2D3B2
RGB226, 211, 178
Estimated LRV66.0
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 Tropical Straw
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Cornice Tan
Benjamin Moore
#E3D4B4
Close digital match
Meadow Dew
Valspar
#E5D6B5
Close digital match
Corinthian Pillar
Hirshfield's
#E1D1B1
Close digital match
Ivory Coast
PPG
#E1D3B5
Close digital match
Echoing Valley
Dutch Boy
#E0CFAD
Close digital match
Limescent
Behr
#DFD1B4
Close digital match
Netsuke
Sherwin-Williams
#E0CFB0
Close digital match
Bisque Tan
Dunn-Edwards
#E5D2B0
Close digital match
String
Farrow & Ball
#DDCDAE
Close digital match
Stone .01
Colorhouse
#E1D6BB
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Pale Gold
Kilz
#DCD0B8
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Colors That Work With Tropical Straw
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tropical Straw
#E2D3B2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAB57D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tropical Straw
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tropical Straw 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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Tropical Straw — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tropical Straw have?
Tropical Straw 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 Tropical Straw from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tropical Straw are Cornice Tan by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Meadow Dew by Valspar (a close digital match), Corinthian Pillar by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Tropical Straw'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 Tropical Straw?
Tropical Straw has a estimated lightness value of 66.0, 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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