Baja Beach 8497 is a beige paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #C8BDA9, LRV 52 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Weathered Stone from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C8BDA9 · 8497
Baja Beach
52%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Baja Beach Technical Profile
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Baja Beach in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Baja Beach in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintBaja Beach
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyWeathered Stone
Weathered Stone
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Brick House Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Drop Cloth
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Dry Mountains
Kilz
Nearly identical
Soft Stones
Valspar
Nearly identical
Seagull Wail
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Soft Leather
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Naturel
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tawny Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Bungalow Beige
Behr
Nearly identical
Silk Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Baja Beach
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Baja Beach
#C8BDA9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Baja Beach
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Baja Beach 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 Baja Beach.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Baja Beach — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Baja Beach have?
Baja Beach by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Baja Beach in your own space before committing.
What colors match Baja Beach from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Baja Beach are Weathered Stone by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Brick House Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Drop Cloth by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Baja Beach'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 Baja Beach?
Baja Beach has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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