Walnut Cream 8778 is a beige paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #D5C6B7, LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Simplify Beige from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D5C6B7 · 8778
Walnut Cream
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Walnut Cream Technical Profile
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Walnut Cream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Walnut Cream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintWalnut Cream
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSimplify Beige
Simplify Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dry Creek
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Perfect Backdrop
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ivory Ridge
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Gotta Have It
PPG
Nearly identical
Gravelstone
Behr
Nearly identical
Scallop
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Wine Cork
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Chocolate Mousse
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Almond Bisque
Kilz
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Walnut Cream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Walnut Cream
#D5C6B7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Walnut Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Walnut Cream 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 Walnut Cream.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Walnut Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Walnut Cream have?
Walnut Cream by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Walnut Cream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Walnut Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Walnut Cream are Simplify Beige by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Touch of Sand by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Dry Creek by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Walnut Cream'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 Walnut Cream?
Walnut Cream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Walnut Cream's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.