Yellow Lupine 0808 is a yellow paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #C9A948, LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Yellow Lupine from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C9A948 · 0808
Yellow Lupine
41%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Yellow Lupine Technical Profile
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Yellow Lupine in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Yellow Lupine in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintYellow Lupine
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sYellow Lupine
Yellow Lupine
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Haystacks
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
French Quarter Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
French Pale Gold
Behr
Nearly identical
Almond Puff
Valspar
Very similar
Glorious Gold
PPG
Very similar
Golden Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Beeswax .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Summer Chartreuse
Kilz
Very similar
Jonagold Apple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Kingdom Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Yellow Lupine
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Yellow Lupine
#C9A948
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AABA78
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Yellow Lupine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Yellow Lupine 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 Yellow Lupine.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Yellow Lupine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Yellow Lupine have?
Yellow Lupine by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Yellow Lupine in your own space before committing.
What colors match Yellow Lupine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Yellow Lupine are Yellow Lupine by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Haystacks by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), French Quarter Gold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Yellow Lupine'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 Yellow Lupine?
Yellow Lupine has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Yellow Lupine's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.