Back to Basics 0255 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #C49C69, estimated LRV 37 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gingersnap from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #C49C69 · 0255
Back to Basics
37%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Back to Basics Technical Profile
HEX Code#C49C69
RGB196, 156, 105
Estimated LRV36.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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 Familybrown
BrandVista Paint
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Gingersnap
Behr
#C79D69
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Good Life
PPG
#C49E69
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Back to Basics
Hirshfield's
#C49A69
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Clay .01
Colorhouse
#C49C6D
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Sandy Valley
Benjamin Moore
#C09866
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Sahara Sands
Dutch Boy
#C59D6F
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Mannered Gold
Sherwin-Williams
#C19763
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Lariat Tan
Valspar
#BE986A
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Aztec Yellow
Kilz
#CA9D62
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Wildflower Honey
Dunn-Edwards
#C69C5D
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Duster
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#BA9C69
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Colors That Work With Back to Basics
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Back to Basics
#C49C69
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0B47E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Back to Basics
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Back to Basics 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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Back to Basics — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Back to Basics have?
Back to Basics by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown 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 Back to Basics from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Back to Basics are Gingersnap by Behr (a close digital match), Good Life by PPG (a close digital match), Back to Basics by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Back to Basics'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 Back to Basics?
Back to Basics has a estimated lightness value of 36.5, 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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