Bistro Brown 8645 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #654737, LRV 8 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hideaway from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #654737 · 8645
Bistro Brown
8%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Bistro Brown Technical Profile
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Bistro Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bistro 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 PaintBistro Brown
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sHideaway
Hideaway
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Java
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ancient Spice
Kilz
Nearly identical
Java
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bronze Amulet
PPG
Very similar
Boston Brown Bread
Valspar
Very similar
Traditional Leather
Behr
Very similar
Chaps
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pinecone Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Nut Brown
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bistro Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bistro Brown
#654737
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7C7653
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bistro Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bistro 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 Bistro Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bistro Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bistro Brown have?
Bistro Brown 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 Bistro Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bistro Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bistro Brown are Hideaway by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Java by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Ancient Spice by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bistro 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 Bistro Brown?
Bistro Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bistro Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.