Chasm 0172 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #866042, LRV 14 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chasm from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #866042 · 0172
Chasm
14%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Chasm Technical Profile
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Chasm in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chasm in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintChasm
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sChasm
Chasm
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Spice Bazaar
Behr
Nearly identical
Jute Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Log Cabin
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ancient Root
Kilz
Very similar
Rodeo
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Noah'S Boat
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Fresh Baked Pumpernickel
PPG
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Very similar
Natural Cork
Valspar
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chasm
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chasm
#866042
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#979464
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chasm
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chasm 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 Chasm.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chasm — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chasm have?
Chasm 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 Chasm in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chasm from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chasm are Chasm by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Spice Bazaar by Behr (a near-identical match), Split Rail by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Chasm'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 Chasm?
Chasm has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.8, 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 Chasm's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.