Yellow Tail 0848 is a yellow paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #FFEF9A, estimated LRV 85 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tinker Belles from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #FFEF9A · 0848
Yellow Tail
85%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Yellow Tail Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFEF9A
RGB255, 239, 154
Estimated LRV85.3
UndertoneCool (Green)
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 Familyyellow
BrandVista Paint
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Compare alternatives to Yellow Tail
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Tinker Belles
Dutch Boy
#FDED98
Close digital match
Yellow Tail
Hirshfield's
#FFF29D
Close digital match
Sundance
Benjamin Moore
#FFF2A0
Close digital match
Sun Surprise
Dunn-Edwards
#FFF2A0
Close digital match
Rite Of Spring
Behr
#FDF19B
Close digital match
Calabash
PPG
#F8EB97
Close digital match
Chickery Chick
Valspar
#FBE998
Close digital match
Fun Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
#F7E594
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Yellow Green
Kilz
#F1E99B
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Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
#F7E29D
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Aspire .02
Colorhouse
#FAE39F
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RAL
#E6D690
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Colors That Work With Yellow Tail
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Yellow Tail
#FFEF9A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACD65C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Yellow Tail
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Yellow Tail 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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Yellow Tail — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Yellow Tail have?
Yellow Tail by Vista Paint has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Yellow Tail from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Yellow Tail are Tinker Belles by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Yellow Tail by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Sundance by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Yellow Tail'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 Tail?
Yellow Tail has a estimated lightness value of 85.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Why Yellow Tail's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.