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.
Ref. #AE8157 · 8558
African Desert
25%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
African Desert Technical Profile
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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
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
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
African Desert 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
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Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why African Desert's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.