Carmel Valley 8583 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #A88266, LRV 25 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Teddy from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A88266 · 8583
Carmel Valley
25%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Carmel Valley Technical Profile
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Carmel Valley in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Carmel Valley in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintCarmel Valley
Nearly identical
ValsparTeddy
Teddy
Valspar
Nearly identical
Copper Road
PPG
Nearly identical
Nutshell
Behr
Nearly identical
S'mores
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pottery Urn
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Veldrift
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Chowning's Tan
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Brown Bag
Kilz
Very similar
Vintage Brass
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Carmel Valley
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Carmel Valley
#A88266
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAA85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Carmel Valley
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Carmel Valley 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 Carmel Valley.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Carmel Valley — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Carmel Valley have?
Carmel Valley 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 Carmel Valley in your own space before committing.
What colors match Carmel Valley from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Carmel Valley are Teddy by Valspar (a near-identical match), Copper Road by PPG (a near-identical match), Nutshell by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Carmel Valley'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 Carmel Valley?
Carmel Valley has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.2, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Carmel Valley's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.