Carmel Valley 8583 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #A88266, estimated 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.
Vista Paint · #A88266 · 8583
Carmel Valley
25%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Carmel Valley Technical Profile
HEX Code#A88266
RGB168, 130, 102
Estimated LRV25.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandVista Paint
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Teddy
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#AA8064
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#A7846C
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#A37F66
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S'mores
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#A87F5F
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#AA866E
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#A17D61
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Chowning's Tan
Benjamin Moore
#A88769
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#A47A5A
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Colors That Work With Carmel Valley
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Carmel Valley from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Carmel Valley are Teddy by Valspar (a close digital match), Copper Road by PPG (a close digital match), Nutshell by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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