Balsam Brown 8520 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #CCA978, LRV 43 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Castell Harlech from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CCA978 · 8520
Balsam Brown
43%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Balsam Brown Technical Profile
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Balsam Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Balsam Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintBalsam Brown
Nearly identical
ValsparCastell Harlech
Castell Harlech
Valspar
Nearly identical
Banana Nut
Kilz
Nearly identical
Guesthouse
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Downing Straw
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Burnt Ivory
PPG
Nearly identical
Glittering Sun
Behr
Nearly identical
Cork Board
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Warm Butterscotch
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cinnamon Toast
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Balsam Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Balsam Brown
#CCA978
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
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Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Balsam Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Balsam Brown 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 Balsam Brown.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Balsam Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Balsam Brown have?
Balsam Brown by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Balsam Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Balsam Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Balsam Brown are Castell Harlech by Valspar (a near-identical match), Banana Nut by Kilz (a near-identical match), Golden Compass by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Balsam Brown'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 Balsam Brown?
Balsam Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.6, 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 Balsam Brown's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.