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African Desert

25%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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African Desert 8558 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #AE8157, LRV 25 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Warm Apple Crisp from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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African Desert Technical Profile

HEX Code#AE8157
RGB174, 129, 87
LRV25.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familybrown
BrandVista Paint

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African Desert in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to African Desert in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Vista PaintAfrican Desert
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreWarm Apple Crisp

Warm Apple Crisp

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Vintage Brass

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Butterscotch Mousse

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Cool Copper

PPG

Nearly identical

Roman Brick

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Leather Satchel

Valspar

Very similar

Coronation

Behr

Very similar

Almond Roca

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Brown Bag

Kilz

Very similar

Marmelo

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Beige Red

RAL

Visible difference

Clay .02

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With African Desert

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

African Desert

#AE8157

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AEAE84

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for African Desert

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Coronation

Complement

Blueberry Muffin

African Desert Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Metro

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Timeworn Terrcotta

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Green Jeans

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Parkwater

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Gold Ransom

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Key Keeper

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More brown colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Coffeehouse Ochre

Benjamin Moore · CW-385

#C39C64

Bourbon Street

Dutch Boy · 318-7DB

#AF8544

Spiced

Benjamin Moore · CC-272

#9D6F4A

Furlough

Dutch Boy · 421-6DB

#605544

True Walnut

Behr · BXC-73

#8B7561

Cowboy Boots

Dutch Boy · 413-5DB

#92775F

African Desert — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does African Desert have?
African Desert by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample African Desert in your own space before committing.
What colors match African Desert from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to African Desert are Warm Apple Crisp by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Etruscan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Vintage Brass by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting African Desert'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 African Desert?
African Desert has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.4, 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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