Brown Mountain 8501 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #8E7742, LRV 19 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bengal Grass from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8E7742 · 8501
Brown Mountain
19%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Brown Mountain in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brown Mountain in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintBrown Mountain
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsBengal Grass
Bengal Grass
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Foot Hills
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Fiddlehead Fern
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Wool Tweed
PPG
Nearly identical
September Gold
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wool Tweed
Behr
Very similar
Antique Penny
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Grassy Cliff
Valspar
Very similar
Green Brown
RAL
Very similar
Olivery
Kilz
Very similar
Dibber
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brown Mountain
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brown Mountain
#8E7742
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#929D66
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brown Mountain
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brown Mountain 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 Brown Mountain.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brown Mountain — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brown Mountain have?
Brown Mountain by Vista Paint has a neutral 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 Brown Mountain in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brown Mountain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brown Mountain are Bengal Grass by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Foot Hills by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Fiddlehead Fern by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Brown Mountain'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 Brown Mountain?
Brown Mountain has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.3, 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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