Whale Bone 0203 is a beige paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #D1C8B9, estimated LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shoreline Haze from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #D1C8B9 · 0203
Whale Bone
58%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Whale Bone Technical Profile
HEX Code#D1C8B9
RGB209, 200, 185
Estimated LRV58.4
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 Familybeige
BrandVista Paint
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Compare alternatives to Whale Bone
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Shoreline Haze
Behr
#D0C7B8
Close digital match
Mushroom
Sherwin-Williams
#D0C7B7
Close digital match
Moth Gray
PPG
#D1C9BA
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Desert Mirage
Hirshfield's
#D2CABC
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Go Quietly
Dunn-Edwards
#D2CABC
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Smokey Taupe
Benjamin Moore
#CEC5B6
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Sandstone Tint
Dutch Boy
#D4C9B9
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Oatbran
Valspar
#CEC4B3
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Stirabout
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#D9CFC2
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Colors That Work With Whale Bone
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Whale Bone
#D1C8B9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Whale Bone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Whale Bone 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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Whale Bone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Whale Bone have?
Whale Bone 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 Whale Bone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whale Bone are Shoreline Haze by Behr (a close digital match), Mushroom by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Moth Gray by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Whale Bone'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 Whale Bone?
Whale Bone has a estimated lightness value of 58.4, 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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