Velum Smoke 0342 is a beige paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #D5CDB8, estimated LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Velum Smoke from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #D5CDB8 · 0342
Velum Smoke
61%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Velum Smoke Technical Profile
HEX Code#D5CDB8
RGB213, 205, 184
Estimated LRV61.3
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 Familybeige
BrandVista Paint
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Compare alternatives to Velum Smoke
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Velum Smoke
Hirshfield's
#D6CEB9
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Warm Oats
Sherwin-Williams
#D8CFBA
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Elemental White
Dutch Boy
#D8D0BC
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Natural Linen
Benjamin Moore
#D8CEB8
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Vintage Ephemera
Dunn-Edwards
#D8CEB9
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Milestone
Valspar
#DAD2BE
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Only Oatmeal
PPG
#D4CDB5
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Oatmeal
Kilz
#D7D1C0
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Bell Tower
Behr
#D9CDB7
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Shaded White
Farrow & Ball
#D9D2C1
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Colorhouse
#CBC6B1
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RAL
#CAC4B0
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Colors That Work With Velum Smoke
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Velum Smoke
#D5CDB8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Velum Smoke
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Velum Smoke 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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Velum Smoke — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Velum Smoke have?
Velum Smoke by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Velum Smoke from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Velum Smoke are Velum Smoke by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Warm Oats by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Pebblebrook by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Velum Smoke'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 Velum Smoke?
Velum Smoke has a estimated lightness value of 61.3, 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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Why Velum Smoke's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.