Yellow Tail 0848 is a yellow paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #FFEF9A, 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.
Ref. #FFEF9A · 0848
Yellow Tail
85%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Yellow Tail Technical Profile
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Yellow Tail in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Yellow Tail 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 Tail
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyTinker Belles
Tinker Belles
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Yellow Tail
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sundance
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sun Surprise
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rite Of Spring
Behr
Nearly identical
Calabash
PPG
Nearly identical
Chickery Chick
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fun Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Yellow Green
Kilz
Very similar
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Aspire .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Ivory
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Yellow Tail
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
Pure 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
Similar Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Yellow Tail.
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 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Yellow Tail in your own space before committing.
What colors match Yellow Tail from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Yellow Tail are Tinker Belles by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Yellow Tail by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Sundance by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Yellow Tail's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.