Ref. #8E7742 · K-976
Brown Mountain
19%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Brown Mountain Technical Profile
What color is Brown Mountain? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #8E7742. Colors similar to Brown Mountain include Sherwin-Williams Bengal Grass, Benjamin Moore Foot Hills, MPC Wild Olive. Brown Mountain has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 19, Brown Mountain creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Brown Mountain pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Brown Mountain
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Brown Mountain from other brands?
The closest matches are Bengal Grass by Sherwin-Williams (#8E773F), Foot Hills by Benjamin Moore (#8C7845), Wild Olive by MPC (#91793D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Brown Mountain?
Brown Mountain has an LRV of 19.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Brown Mountain's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.